"THEY" say that timing is everything. So when does it make sense to bring your team together to make sure that everyone is on the same page?
Most of us are caught up in the details of just getting things done. We have deadlines, commitments, due dates and objectives to meet. Sometimes, we get so caught up in the minutiae of the task at hand that we just don't have time to look at the bigger picture. We can't tell you how many times we've said "I know I need to get the group together to make sure we're all on the same page - we'll do that as soon as the (insert appropriate milestone here) is finished/over/completed".
Holidays, vacations, projects - everything gets in the way. We are all constrained by our desire to "get it done". Our ability to schedule a time when everyone can attend is almost impossible.
Added to our inability to make time is the constant change inherent in any group - people change, emphasis changes, customers and patrons needs change, the organization's priorities change.
Here's a little secret that most of you reading this already know - the time to make sure that your PURPOSE, ROLES, GOALS and BEHAVIORS are aligned is NOW. Actually, it's not a secret if it's already known and recognized. So how do you make it happen?
We believe that by adding an objective viewpoint encourages thoughtful dialog and change. By committing to a timeframe that someone outside the group also shares forces commitment. By scheduling a catalyst to help you with these discussions, you are making a commitment to do what you already know needs to be done. Without a catalyst, the projects, commitments, vacations and holidays will always get in the way.
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