Does soccer really need more referees ?

A systems perspective.

This SlideCast is based on the article of philosopher Gijs Van Oenen in Ode Magazine :

http://www.odemagazine.nl/doc/0127/Voetbal-kan-ook-zonder-een-scheidsrechter/

and on some insights on Systems Thinking from :“The 5th Discipline” by Peter Senge.

A Systems Perspective on Real Solutions vs. Symptomatic Solutions

Problem Symptomatic Solution or Quick-Fix

Sometimes we tend to look for quick-fixes to solve (or to balance) the problems we meet. And we start

believing we are solving the problem …

A Systems Perspective on Real Solutions vs. Symptomatic Solutions

Problem Symptomatic Solution or Quick-Fix

Think about paying bonuses to motivate people …

A Systems Perspective on Real Solutions vs. Symptomatic Solutions

Problem Symptomatic Solution or Quick-Fix

But, step by step - like a snow ball running down the hill - unintented,

hardly invisible side-effects develop …

A Systems Perspective on Real Solutions vs. Symptomatic Solutions

Problem Symptomatic Solution or Quick-Fix

“People don’t want to go the extra mile anymore, they only move if you give

them extra bonuses,” what is frequently told by managers

Let’s talk about football, more referees, extra cameras …

Is this the future

of football ?

We’re checking if

offside should

been called …

If we keep adding camera’s, referees, … the focus will be on rules, fouls, discussion

between players, trainers & referees, … and the game won’t be at the center anymore …

Players will learn that a violation of the rules (offside, hands, …) is only a violation if they get

caught by the referee or camera …

What about going for fair-play ?

What about saying “OK, I was off side !”

Which valuesare fueling the

game ?

What kind of hero’s do we

want ?

Enjoy the

Music

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