Saturday, December 6, 2008

How to convert an average product into something outstanding ? A lesson given by Zinedine Zidane

Astonishing is probably an inadequate word to describe the quality of Zidane's goal in european final cup in 2002 that is one of the most beautiful goals in UEFA champions league history. At the 45 minutes Zinedine Zidane received a high, arcing cross from Roberto Carlos on the edge of the penalty area, volleying a left-foot shot that streaked into the top corner.

But what is inspiring for any of us is that the balloon Zinedine received from Roberto has nothing to do with a gift, it sounds rather like a product for which no added value could be made, there is indeed no dynamism, no strength, no accuracy in the cross from Roberto.

And the only option Zinedine had to create value is the perfect execution of his gesture and being a little bit lucky. May be he didn't see this cross as a bad product but as an opportunity he had to support his team and he took his chance. Thanks !

Have a look to my funny slides about the comparaison betwwen great goals and outstanding demos !



here's the video of this great GOAL GOAL GOAL GOAL

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