Point it north
In project work, in growth, in an interesting life, you’re not hiring for rinse and repeat - when you need more of the same people to…
It’s possible to set things up for failure, and set them up for success. After that, the project and the people do their thing – and that thing has the potential to bend in any direction, no matter where the compass point was set at the start. But … the set up is the greatest predictor of the direction of travel.
Point it north, (with care) and save for anything but a disaster or wilful sabotage, it will wind it’s way to the top third of the wheel.
Point it south, (with malice or negligence) and it takes a lot of time, talent and skilful manoeuvring to find its way back to true north.
What this means: put the planning and the kick off in the hands of people who’ve proven they know north. Keep it out of the hands of those who head south.
Skippy strategy: Trust the start to those who know north.
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