Learning organizational theory from the Japanese national soccer team: Interaction between individuals and organizations

The current Japan national soccer team is a typical example of a high-performance organization where athletes who are active on the world stage gather together and pool their individual talents to work toward a single goal. Its successes and challenges provide many insights into organizational management in business. In this article, we will analyze the organizational success factors of the Japan national team using a framework, centering on the interaction between individuals and organizations, and consider how it can be applied to the business world.

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Six Leadership Styles

Daniel Goleman's "Six Leadership Styles" show the importance of leaders adopting the appropriate style depending on the situation. These styles are as follows.

Coercive

Leadership method: Demand immediate obedience
Phrase expression: Do what I say!
Impact on organizational culture: Negative impact

Authoritative

Leadership method: Move people toward a vision
Phrase expression: Follow me! (Come with me)
Impact on organizational culture: Strong positive impact

Affiliative

Leadership approach: Build harmony and deepen emotional bonds
Phrase expression: People come First
Impact on organizational culture: Positive impact

Democratic

Leadership approach: Build consensus through participation
Phrase expression: What do you think?
Impact on organizational culture: Positive impact

Pacesetting

Leadership approach: Set high performance standards
Phrase expression: Do as I do, now
Impact on organizational culture: Negative impact

Coaching

Leadership approach: Develop talent for the future
Phrase expression: Try this
Impact on organizational culture: Positive impact

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is essential to being a successful leader in an organization - Daniel Goleman, psychologist

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Leadership style of Japan national soccer team coach Moriyasu

When applying the leadership style of coach Hajime Moriyasu to Daniel Gallman's "six leadership styles," the following two styles are particularly likely.