The second round of the 2023 season in the car driving competition has been held. The best from the business world demonstrated that good managers and good drivers have a lot in common and handled BMW sports and business machines exceptionally well.
Dajana Beočanin Đorđević, Project Sales Director at Bekament
What do a good driver and a good manager have in common?
Drawing a parallel between a good driver and a good manager, I can say that there are three key connection points. The first and most important is the steering skill, as this ability to control and steer fundamentally represents a coordinated activity that enables one to follow the desired route. Next in the list of shared traits are certainly the skills of adapting to different situations and recognizing potential risks, because in driving, as well as in management, there is a constant presence of various challenges in the immediate or broader environment, which require timely and rational responses to achieve positive results. Finally, I would certainly mention passion – the passion for driving, the passion for the job. It drives us, it dispels our fears, it motivates us to drive longer and longer stretches more confidently, to reach higher goals, and thus become more mature, experienced, and wiser – both as managers and as drivers.
Drivers often have to change tactics during a race. Have you ever been in such a situation?
Viewing business in the context of a racing track primarily points to the ability of the person "behind the wheel," who needs to possess leadership skills and make tactical decisions to achieve strategic goals. By monitoring the competition and knowing the characteristics and performance of their "vehicle," the driver must recognize the situation in a fraction of a second and react in a way that steers their drive toward a win for their team.
When this entire story is placed within the framework of project sales, quick response to market demands is crucial for securing deals, but for the success of any project, the key factors are a well-established strategy and timely tactical decisions that will elevate the partnership to a higher level and ensure long-term collaboration, because, after all, good business is the key to long-term success.
In your opinion, what qualities make a champion?
Faith in oneself, sharpness, and respect for the competition.
In your career (and in private life), is speed or reliability more important to you?
One is closely correlated with the other for achieving a successful result, because when you have a reliable vehicle, you will also achieve the necessary speed.
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