- You think everyone in the team fully understands and is “on board” with your direction, strategies and how (and what) to do in order to exceed your stated targets and objectives.
THEY DON’T! – and it’s not because the communication is poor. You’ll be shocked and amazed how far “off track” some people are (including some key ones).
2. You think the biggest barriers to being successful are in the systems, processes and resources at your disposal.
THEY’RE NOT! – They’re in the minds and attitudes of all the people involved!
3.You think your hard-working, well intentioned managers are leading and inspiring their teams to give their best day in, day out.
THEY’RE NOT! – Only because they’ve never been shown how to.
4.You think that the values people live, eat and breathe in the business, on a day to day basis, will propel you to exceeding targets and being successful.
THEY WILL! – So, honestly, how does everyone rate on a scale of 1-10 on values such as RESPECT, GOOD MANNERS, TIME KEEPING, PASSION, LOYALTY, PRIDE, HARD WORK, BELIEF and INTEGRITY? These values are the ‘glue’ that makes teams operate at their optimal level.
5.
You think success should come easier than it does.
IT DOESN’T! – Becoming successful is often a painful process – and you often need someone you can trust to reassure and support you.
6.
You think that only relatively small improvements are possible … 3%, 5%, 8% maybe?
YOU’RE WRONG! – When you have a tried, tested and trusted business improvement programme that works in any organisation, in any market you can expect 10%, 30%, 90% + improvements … in double quick time.
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You think that people are naturally resistant to change.
THEY’RE NOT! – They’re only resistant to change when it’s managed and communicated badly – which it usually is. Done well, change is enthusiastically welcomed by all.
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You think “my business is different” – it may work in other markets, or geographical areas, but it won’t work here!
IT’S NOT! – Significant improvements in results happen EVERYWHERE – when it’s done properly.
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You think that “measuring and weighing the pig will fatten it”.
IT WON’T! – Too much measurement and reporting takes people away from doing the really important “stuff” that will improve the business.