Post-retirement
Following his retirement as Australia's cricket coach, Buchanan has declined an indirect approach to coach the Indian cricket team on the grounds that he was not yet ready for another international assignment. However Buchanan has not ruled out a return to coaching an international cricket team in the future.
In mid 2006, Buchanan confirmed that at the conclusion of the 2007 World Cup in the West Indies, he would step down, possibly to coach the Southern Redbacks. However, in October 2007, he accepted a position as Ambassador for Cricket Coaches in Australia, where he hopes to use his experience to help the development of Australian coaches in the future.
Buchanan released a book named, "If Better Is Possible". His book shows how business managers at all levels can lead their teams to greatness, and explores in detail what it takes to build and sustain a champion team. The book offers guidance on making important, and life changing choices, creating a culture of success, gaining mental toughness, using system, and processes to achieve winning advantage, and providing leadership opportunities. It presents valuable insight into the strategic thinking behind shaping, and leading an elite team. The book starts by quoting Henry Kissinger: "....take people where they have never been before....."
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