's film gave me several important inspirations:
1. Ask the right question: Do you believe in this theory?
When Billy (the protagonist) named the team's star player, the analyst began to be puzzled. Billy asked him: Do you believe in this method of yours? If you believe in the great power of theory and ideas, then you should implement them thoroughly without being overly influenced by emotions!
2. System theory can bring global optimality
Although this movie is about using data and algorithms to select players and win the game, a deeper problem I see is: system theory! What is a system? For a certain function and purpose, each element forms a whole according to a certain connection! In the system, it is not necessary for all elements to be perfect, it is only necessary to use people's strengths to achieve the goal as a whole. This is very similar to Cao Cao's employment strategy: meritocracy! It is also similar to when Qian Xuesen made rockets. Although many parts made in China at that time were not accurate enough, he achieved the goal as a whole from a system perspective. What this inspires us is: from a system perspective, even though we may not be perfect in some aspects, we can still get what we want through reasonable use of resources and capabilities.
3. It doesn't make sense to do things that are not difficult.
Billy mentioned that "it doesn't make sense to do things that are not sleepy." This is very similar to a truth I heard before: if everyone finds something difficult, then it is the easiest, because everyone finds it difficult, so they are reluctant to do it. If you do it and do it, then It will be bullshit. I often wonder how can we be a scarce, irreplaceable human being? One of the methods is to choose to do difficult things. Only difficult things can form barriers, so that it is difficult for others to copy, and thus have scarcity and higher premiums.
4. Use engineering thinking for team management
Why doesn't Billy want to get in touch with players? Because I don't want to think that I have feelings with players, I can't bear to open unsuitable players. This is very similar to the management principle mentioned by Radar Rio in "Principles" - management from an engineer's point of view: every employee It is just a part of the system or machine. If it is not suitable, it should be replaced. There should not be too many emotional elements in it.
The above is my viewing experience, welcome to exchange!
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