Acknowledging that there is a problem and a decision needs to be made: The first step in the process is to acknowledging that there is a problem and that a decision needs to be made. Decisions are not made arbitrarily; they result from an attempt to address a specific problem, needs or opportunity. So let’s reflect back on what happens prior, and the preventive measure that could have been taken. Julius responds to Gerry that he does not care, as it is not a team. At this time he believes that Ray isn’t blocking because Rev is black. Julius goes on to say that, he believes that none of the white plyers are blocking for Rev. Basically following Ray’s lead. So at this point, Julius feels Gerry doesn’t care about them. He only cares about making …show more content…
Now Gerry is more alert to the situation, and watches to see if Ray blocks for Rev. So Gerry tell Ray “If we get to Rev once, just one time, I swear to God, I’m gonna hit you so hard, by the time you come to, ooh, boy, you’re gonna need a new haircut.” This was a pivotal scene in the movie. Gerry accepts the black players as his friends, the rest of the team follows his leadership, including Julius. In addition, he develops a friendship with Julius. In my opinion, Ray only blocks at the camp because; Ray feared being hit by …show more content…
There is no time for Gerry to be second guessing himself; once he had put his decision in place. He knew to grantee its success; he had to get everyone, he has interactions with onboard. This is not to say that things were going to change. But this is to say he has a plan as a leader. Gerry has completely let his guard down, and opened his heart up to the other ethnic backgrounds. He was able to sway his girlfriend and mother to take on the same beliefs to end their prejudice hearts. Learning from feedback: So let’s recap on our given topic. Even the most experience Leaders/Managers can learn from their mistakes. In this research and curriculum; we are always thought to monitor the results of strategic decisions we make in business or in this case on the field. You should be ready to adapt to your plan as necessary, or to switch to another potential solution if the decision chosen does not work the way as expected. When Rev gets hurt, Gerry knows it is because Ray purposely failed to block the defender from getting to Rev. Gerry is forced to make the tough decision to tell Ray that he is off the team. Had he not done so, more of his teammates could have gotten hurt. Taking it a step further; Had Gerry not had a change of heart, the outcome would have been a lot different. He would have stayed the say, along with friends and family members, who surrounded