{"id":31588,"date":"2022-05-17T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qnet.net\/?p=31588"},"modified":"2025-07-08T16:49:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T08:49:43","slug":"man-city-development-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/sports\/qnet-city\/man-city-development-future\/","title":{"rendered":"The long game: How Man City, like direct selling, is committed to a better tomorrow"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Astounding! That&#8217;s the sum of Man City&#8217;s triumphs in recent times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From an exciting but largely trophy-less side in the 1990s, City today is not only a club with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mancity.com\/club\/manchester-city-history\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">a truckload of accolades<\/a> but one that towers above the rest of the field in English football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet even as supporters the world over revel in the club&#8217;s dominance, the truth is the rise to the top did not happen overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You know how there are <a href=\"https:\/\/qnet.net\/2018\/07\/23\/is-it-easy-to-get-rich-in-qnet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">no quick gains<\/a> in direct selling? Well, QNET, as City&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mancity.com\/news\/club-news\/club-news\/2019\/august\/man-city-qnet-partnership-renewal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">official direct selling partner<\/a> since 2014, can attest that the same is true for the Sky Blues&#8217; success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indeed, it is the result of years of hard work and a vision of sustainability that prides itself on developing for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the best part is the Cityzens aren&#8217;t nearly done! Yes, even as City scores win after win, the club is continuing to build towards an even brighter future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In conjunction with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/observances\/sport-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">International Day of Sport for Development and Peace<\/a> on 6 April, thus, here&#8217;s a peek at three ways Man City is building towards tomorrow and how these bear many similarities to direct selling&#8217;s future-focused principles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Empowering communities \u2014 from Manchester to the world!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Manchester City&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mancity.com\/community\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">focus on community development<\/a> began at its founding in 1880. That commitment is now being translated into a multitude of projects in cities all across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From using football to promote health, education and inclusion to giving talented kids a shot at their dreams via initiatives like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mancity.com\/learn-football\/football-school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Young Player Development Programme<\/a>, the club is looking not only at on-pitch success, but also at building people up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This philosophy, in many ways, mirrors the way we approach direct selling at QNET. Yes, ours is a business, and the goal for individuals who join is financial freedom. However, just like the business of football, direct selling is also about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directsellingnews.com\/qnet-21-years-of-empowering-entrepreneurs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">empowering lives<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, success for tomorrow should not be an individual endeavour. Rather, it is about ensuring no one gets left behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Mentoring and nurturing talent<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/qnet.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/future-1024x660.webp\" alt=\"Building a better man city\" class=\"wp-image-38504\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/future-1024x660.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/future-300x194.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/future-768x495.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/future-860x555.webp 860w, https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/future.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MANCHESTER, ENGLAND &#8211; FEBRUARY 09: Riyad Mahrez celebrates with teammates Phil Foden and John Stones of Manchester City after scoring their team&#8217;s first goal from the penalty spotduring the Premier League match between Manchester City and Brentford at Etihad Stadium on February 09, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Lynne Cameron &#8211; Manchester City\/Manchester City FC via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sky Blues currently have a formidable general on the pitch in the form of Brazilian <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mancity.com\/news\/mens\/fernandinho-i-m-proud-to-captain-city-63754704\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Fernandinho<\/a> and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mancity.com\/players\/mens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">dazzling array of other stars<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But future success requires younger talent too, which is why City have concentrated on developing homegrown players and affording these young &#8216;uns more exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happily, this approach is already bearing fruit. And one of City&#8217;s promising starlets \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mancity.com\/players\/phil-foden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Phil Foden<\/a>, 21, is already being earmarked for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mancity.com\/news\/mens\/morrison-hails-generational-talent-foden-63783991\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">greatness<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In direct selling, a successful future requires leaders to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/chicceo\/2013\/04\/04\/the-correlation-between-mlm-success-and-mentorship\/?sh=7b1a729b5b15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">mentor downlines<\/a> and nurture their growth. And one way to do this is by following the City model of giving people opportunities to shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, successful teams are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/glennllopis\/2012\/10\/01\/6-ways-successful-teams-are-built-to-last\/?sh=1b895d102b55\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">built to last<\/a>. And the only way to ensure this is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/glennllopis\/2014\/12\/18\/5-ways-leaders-strengthen-and-prepare-their-teams-for-change\/?sh=77193b4f793b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">strengthen and prepare<\/a> now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Next stop \u2014 the metaverse!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s been voted the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/etihad-stadium-man-city-news-16912623\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">best stadium in the world<\/a>. But Man City will soon take the physical experience of watching a match at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mancity.com\/etihad-stadium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">the Etihad<\/a> into a new virtual realm \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mancity.com\/news\/club\/manchester-city-sony-partnership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">the metaverse<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s early days yet. Yet what we do know is that <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/Technology\/metaverse-impact-world-future-technology\/story?id=82519587\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">the metaverse is the future<\/a>, and City has sought to go where no football club has gone before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is very much like in direct selling, which is about embracing new opportunities and trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the move shows how City has put the club&#8217;s fans front and centre with the goal of creating an immersive experience just for them. Essentially, thus, it\u2019s about anticipating and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/service\/customer-needs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">meeting customer needs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The future starts now<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The parallels between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/partnerships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sports and entrepreneurship<\/a> have always been clear for us at QNET to see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And what is especially illuminating with regard to Man City&#8217;s approach to football is that a successful tomorrow means putting in the work today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a principle and belief we direct sellers can definitely relate to.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Astounding! That&#8217;s the sum of Man City&#8217;s triumphs in recent times. 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