7 Workplace Lessons to Learn From FIFA World Cup

The World Cup is now at its feverish pitch. The world has stopped just to watch the top teams in action fighting for the No.1 spot. What are the lessons that people at work can learn from football? Here are the 7 similarities between footballers and people at the workplace.


1. Teamwork: The corporation, coordination, and understanding between players are vital to winning a game. Similarly, the teamwork between departments is essential to allow the operation to carry out smoothly and seamlessly to boost productivity.

2. Healthy and fit: Footballers are physically at their peak. They possess the energy, alertness, and the stamina to go all the way just to score that goal. You may not need the physical strength of those on the pitch but you must be healthy and fit to perform your best at work under stress.

3. Concentration: When they are in the field it means they are fully focusing on the ball. There should be no distractions in their mind. At the workplace leave all your problems at home, wear a smile, and pay attention to the task at hand in order to get the job done right.

4. A role model: According to England manager, Fabio Capello, he has hailed striker Wayne Rooney, the Footballer of the Year, as the perfect role model for the Three Lions team. It is because of his constant desire to improve his skills and he wants to stay on the training pitch for as long as possible and continue to learn. There is also a role model in your company that is committed, engaged, and is passionate about his or her job. He or she inspires and motivates others in the team to do a better job. Are you the one?

5. No comfort zone: There is no comfort zone in the playing field because everyone is watching you. You have to play your best. At the workplace, you may be able to hide in your comfort zone. However, you are unlikely to make progress if you don’t try new ideas to improve your job and you will be the first one to go when there is a retrenchment.

6. Passion and engagement: Top footballers are passionate about the game. They eat, talk, and dream about football. Football is in their blood. What about you? Are you interested and engaged in your role at work?

7. Be prepared: Footballers are always ready for every game. They have to be in top form and alert when they are on the pitch. Likewise, you must be prepared to grab any opportunities that come your way at the workplace. Do you have the necessary skills and are you likable? Improve yourself to improve your chances of success to get ahead.


Do not just watch football for the fun and excitement of it. Learn a few valuable lessons from the world’s best-loved sport.