[Column] What is a Playing Manager?

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A person who is dedicated solely to management is called a manager, which is commonly seen in large companies. In contrast, a playing manager is someone who also takes on fieldwork while handling management responsibilities, a role typically found in medium and small enterprises. To use a soccer analogy, this person is someone who thinks about strategy and player substitutions while kicking the ball on the field, but in reality, there is no one in the world of soccer who is a playing manager. If you were to stand on the pitch as a playing manager, running while gasping for breath, could you think about player substitutions and strategy? It is a role that is difficult to balance. It is said that honesty begins with knowing one's own limits. If you cannot do it alone, it is wise to seek help from others.

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