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THE MAGAZINE OF THE LEAGUE ISSUE 28 MANAGERS ASSOCIATION £7.50 EDDIE HOWE QUIETLY MAKING WAVES IN BOURNEMOUTH LEADERSHIP · INSIGHT · INSPIRATION 01 FROM THE EDITOR When Billy Beane, the legendary general manager of Oakland Athletics, says that what Claudio Ranieri’s Leicester City achieved is beyond comparison, you know something incredible just happened. eane pioneered the art of during the past unforgettable season. their disposal and their own abilities doing ‘a Moneyball’, flying in the But even Ranieri, fresh from being and approaches. In our feature on face of conventional wisdom crowned LMA Manager of the Year, page 26, experts including assistant to spearhead a data-driven, will be looking back as well as thinking manager of Aston Villa Steve Clarke evidence-based approach. forward. Why fix what isn’t broken? and Motherwell’s Mark McGhee share In doing so much with so Because being broken isn’t your only their experiences of how to do this. Brelatively little he achieved something problem. Something can be working As Clarke says, “If you stand still or comparable to Leicester’s ascent of just fine and still be barely fit for think you’ve done as well as you’re Official Commercial Partners of the the Premier League table, yet he says purpose next year. ever going to, you’ll go backwards to make such a comparison would be Achieving sustainable year- while others get ahead.” World renowned for its silvercraft, design and restoration works, ‘embarrassing’. Read the incredible on-year performance requires all One man who knows a thing or two Thomas lyte has provided some of sports most iconic trophies full interview on page 40. managers to constantly assess the about building on success is Eddie and awards. Manufactured in our London workshop, our highly One could argue that Leicester changing environment in which they Howe, who in his seven years as a skilled silversmiths are dedicated to providing exquisite pieces, City must have done little wrong find themselves, the new teams at manager has taken Bournemouth from to mark sporting achievements and successes. League Two to the Barclays Premier League and kept the club there. “Achieving sustainable year-on-year Speaking in our cover feature on Thomas Lyte also offers a corporate and bespoke luxury gifting page 12, he says of the close season, service, with a special discount on all orders over 10 units. performance requires all managers to “Every summer I ask the players to go Offering a range of premium corporate gifts across both men’s constantly assess the changing environment away and come back better, and I know and women’s products, most silver items can be engraved with that to demand that means I need to your logo and leather products can be silver and gold foil or in which they find themselves” do the same.” blind embossed. The League Managers Association, Editor Alice Hoey Commercial director St. George’s Park, National Football [email protected] Alex Smith Centre, Newborough Road, Needwood, Editor for LMA Sue McKellar [email protected] Burton upon Trent, DE13 9PD [email protected] Business development consultant The views and opinions expressed Editorial contributor for LMA Adam Tarrant by contributors are their own and Mark Farthing [email protected] not necessarily those of the League [email protected] Photography Action Images Managers Association, its members, officers or employees. Reproduction Publisher Jim Souter Illustrations / images in whole or in part without written [email protected] www.istockphoto.com permission is strictly prohibited. Design Tamsyn Port Icons designed by Freepik Business Gifts Supplier www.leaguemanagers.com [email protected] (+44) 020 7751 8844 thomaslyte.com [email protected] 03 ICONIC HOTELS IN ICONIC PLACES FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE t has been a remarkable season them really stand out to their peers. to express our utmost congratulations and I would like to congratulate A 1,000-strong audience of managers, to Barclays Premier League and LMA not only those who fought it commercial partners and guests came Manager of the Year Claudio Ranieri, who out successfully at the tops together at Old Billingsgate, London, to joined us straight from the club’s trophy and bottoms of their respective applaud Chris Wilder, Gary Caldwell and parade in Leicester. leagues, but every manager Chris Hughton as they were presented Leicester City’s staggering Iwho has achieved their ambitions, with Manager of the Year awards for achievement epitomised what can whatever their measure of success, their respective Skybet leagues. Michael be achieved when a team of talented be it promotion, securing their league O’Neill and Brian Lee MBE were also individuals work together towards a status or exceeding expectations. formally recognised by the LMA, the common goal and, by leading his side to The 24th LMA Annual Awards Dinner former with a Special Achievement the Barclays Premier League, Claudio sponsored by Barclays provided the award and the latter with the LMA has become an inspiration for managers perfect opportunity to commend Service to Football award. and coaches throughout the world. We those managers of each league whose Of course, the night would not have wish him and Leicester City the very accomplishments this season have made been complete without taking the time best of luck as they embark on a new challenge next season, defending their title and competing against Europe’s elite in the UEFA Champions League. www.leaguemanagers.com “I would like to congratulate every manager who has achieved their ambitions, whatever their measure of success, be it promotion, securing their league status or exceeding expectations” LONDON I +44 20 7629 8888 I DORCHESTERCOLLECTION.COM #DCmoments The Dorchester @TheDorchester @thedorchester 05 04 I I CONTENTS CONTENTS 48 LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT LIFESTYLE & WELLBEING 06 KICKING OFF: NEWS AND NUMBERS 62 THE LIFE UPDATE Health facts and figures 08 LMA ANNUAL AWARDS Highlights from this year’s event, sponsored by Barclays 64 THE ESSENTIALS Gadgets, golf and a great read 12 COVER STORY: EDDIE HOWE Behind the quiet leadership of the Bournemouth manager 68 QUESTION TIME Part one of Dr Dorian Dugmore’s 34 08 18 PERSPECTIVES: WELCOME health and wellbeing audit New recruits need your support to hit the ground running. “Rather than raising Our experts, including Lee Johnson and David Flitcroft, explain how you can help PITCH SIDE my voice to get what 25 HOW TO: IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY 72 EDUCATION PROVIDES A SAFETY NET I want, I believe in 26 HOW AM I DOING? Helping players prepare for the future sharing the reasons The close season is the perfect time to self-assess. But how? Steve Clarke and Mark McGhee share 74 PLANNING TO OUTPERFORM The UCFB’s Brendan Flood looks for the winning formula behind my decisions” their approaches 77 STEPPING UP A GEAR Eddie Howe 33 REMARKABLE: HOPE Why is Sytner such a great place to work? 34 PATIENCE PAYS OFF Interview with Burton Albion’s Nigel Clough 78 INSPIRATIONAL MANAGERS Malcolm Allison 38 10 IDEAS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 82 MITIGATING RISK 40 DATA IS ON THE MONEY Prozone on analytics in player recruitment Billy Beane on the strategic use of analytics in sport 85 TWO TO WATCH 48 OUR MAN IN... THE US Introducing two new members of the Nike Academy 12 Sacramento Republic manager Paul Buckle 87 SIZE ISN’T EVERYTHING 52 LISTEN AND CHANGE The potential of bio-banding St. George’s Park and its team are constantly evolving and improving, says MD Julie Harrington 89 THE EMIRATES FA CUP ...and other key FA Cups in numbers 58 QUESTION YOUR APPROACH Jeremy Snape on how to educate as well as instruct 91 PARK LIFE Highlights from St. George’s Park 92 INSIDE THE LMA 95 IN THE GAME 96 JUST A MOMENT In the Manager we aim to provide broad content that covers the four tenets upon which LMA Learning is based: • YOU • YOUR TEAM • THE GAME • THE INDUSTRY Our navigation bar at the bottom of each feature 52 40 indicates which area or areas the content applies to. 06 I I NEWSBITES 07 FALLING SHORT JANUARY Asked why employees felt they TRANSFER had failed to achieve the career progression they’d hoped for: WINDOW 39% identified poor line management when they entered the workplace or €43m 22% 41% at key points during their OF YOUNG ADULTS BELIEVE WERE CONCERNED THAT WATFORD TAKING AN APPRENTICESHIP AN APPRENTICESHIP ISN’T careers as the biggest BIGGEST SPENDERS IN EUROPE MEANS YOU’LL HAVE TO STICK SEEN AS A PROPER JOB reason CHELSEA WITH THAT CAREER FOR LIFE 34% said it was largely due to a HIGHEST SALES IN EUROPE lack of effective training NORWICH Kelly Ball, joint managing director of Positive Outcomes, which produced programmes at work WERE THE MOST ACTIVE TEAM, ON THE the study, says work needs to be done to dispel these myths: BRINGING IN EIGHT NEW PLAYERS 29% blamed negative “Many apprenticeship providers are keen to bring in the right talent office politics IN THIS TRANSFER WINDOW at a young age in order to nurture their abilities. Apprenticeships RIGHT said it was due to provide you with fantastic transferable skills and unparalleled business 29% experience. What you learn as an apprentice will put you in good stead engrained work cultures for the rest of your career, whatever that happens to be.” PATH (CPD Employee Outlook survey March 2016) HIRE LEVEL IF YOU The results of the recent Global Assessment Barometer 2016 from Cut-e provides a snapshot of global trends in the use of psychometric BUT CHINA SPENT