Sometimes opting between passion and precision becomes a difficult choice, as evidenced by Germany’s stunning victory over Brazil days ago.

On one side of the World Cup semifinal clash was a nation known for its flair, passion, and natural love for the game, to which one naturally is drawn. And on other side was a country known for its engineering, clinical precision, and a systematic preparation–a formidable unit.

People predicting a Brazilian win ignored the pent up hunger built over the last two World Cups, where the Germans bowed out in the semifinals. The match was forecast as a battle between engineering and artistry, rationality versus emotion. What we witnessed, though, was abject surrender to clinical precision. Through hard work, smart preparations, and looking at the bigger picture, the German team triumphed in a 7-1 victory.

Such scenarios are quite familiar in corporations, where capability building is often indexed on emotions, individual brilliance, and flair rather than grand design, strategic thinking, and operational precision. The result is a combination of mental collapse and decimation.

Here are five game-changing lessons that corporations and their leadership can draw from the unforgettable clash between Germany and Brazil: