Sir Clive Woodward
He played as a centre for Leicester Tigers from 1979 to 1985. He made his England debut against Ireland on January 19 1980, as a replacement and went on to gain 21 caps for his country, playing his last game March 17 1984 against Wales. He toured South Africa with the British Lions in 1980. He is most noted for his partnership with fellow Tiger Paul Dodge.
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Sir Clive Woodward 's Background
Sir Clive Woodward was the manager of the England Rugby team and is in constant demand as one the country's leading motivational speakers.
The son of a RAF pilot, Woodward was educated at HMS Conway School Ship where he played rugby at centre alongside a fly-half Iain Duncan Smith who would later become leader of the Conservative Party. He attended Loughborough University where he gained a Bachelor of Arts degree in sports science followed by a Post-Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE).
On leaving university Clive joined Rank Xerox and simultaneously began his Rugby career at Leicester Rugby Football Club. He has subsequently focused his attention on both the business and sporting worlds, through his involvement with The England Rugby Team and his associated business interests.
Clive Woodward left Xerox in 1985 and emigrated to Australia where he played for Manly. There he learned about Australian rugby which was considered to be at a more advanced developmental stage than that in Britain.
He was offered the post of National Sales Director for Portfolio Leasing- a wholly owned subsidiary of the Ford Motor Company. Returning to the UK in 1990 he established his own leasing company, which is still flourishing in spite of his long-term sabbatical into the sporting world!
He returned to the UK in 1990. After a short but successful spell coaching at London Irish, he became assistant coach at the Tigers' arch enemies Bath under Andy Robinson. When Jack Rowell retired as coach of the England team in 1997, Woodward acquired the job almost by default.
Sir Clive Woodward 's Areas of Expertise
The team developed and subsequently won a Grand Slam in 2003 followed by the 2003 World Cup, beating the reigning champions Australia in the final. He was knighted (KBE) in the 2004 New Year's honours.
He was subsequently hired to manage the 2005 British and Irish Lions to New Zealand.
On the rugby front, Clive played his club rugby for the Leicester Tigers and enjoyed considerable representative success with England (capped 21 times) and the British Lions (Toured 1980 and 1983). In addition whilst working in Australia, Clive captained the Sydney Premier Grade side Manly.
Following an outstanding career on the field, Clive turned his attention to coaching. He successfully presided over Henley RFC during their unprecedented success in the early 1990's where they gained 3 promotions in as many years.
He followed this with coaching positions at Premiership clubs London Irish and Bath. During his spell at Bath, Clive was offered the opportunity of becoming the first ever full time National English Rugby Coach. He has held that position since 1997.
Under Clive Woodward's tutelage England plays a brand of Rugby hitherto unseen in the Northern Hemisphere.
In November 2003 he achieved his ultimate objective of seeing England crowned Rugby World Champions after a dramatic final against Australia.
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What Clients Say About Sir Clive Woodward
The feedback from the session has been universally positive. It is quite a feat to hold the attention of 200 hyperactive O2 employees for 90 minutes, but that's what Clive achieved. A number of people have indicated that it was the best ever event they have attended at O2. Others have said that it has given them ideas that they will implement in work, especially the teamship approach to decision-making and the team exercise to define enjoyment.
Whether you're looking at the business or sporting world, there can be no one in Britain who is better placed to share their thoughts on winning than Sir Clive Woodward. As someone who has led the England rugby team from the lower ranks to the game's pinnacle, he undoubtedly knows what it takes to succeed and outdo the fiercest of competition.
Winning at the top level requires thoroughness of method, passion and an understanding of the game, of those who play it and of those who provide the vital support roles. Clive's unique interpretation of how these different strands may be woven together lay at the heart of England's success.
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