The myth of the generic manager: new personal competencies for new management roles

摘要

Over the years, the Boston Celtics have won more National Basker- ball Association championships than any other team in the league. They have achieved that record through the effectiveness of their Organization-the exceptional leadership ability of their general Managers, as epitomized by the legendary Red Auerbach, the strong team devel- Opment skills of coaches such as Tom Heinson, and the outstanding on-court Talent of players like Larry Bird. But it is clear to everyone in the Celtics organi- Zation that the capable general manager, the savvy coach, and the star player all Add value in very different ways. While Auerbach's career demonstrates that a Good player can occasionally evolve into a great coach, and even go on to Become an exceptional general manager, the instances of such a progression Re extremely rare.