Travelling companions
Whether you’re putting your team together at the start, or building it as things develop, you’re dealing in alchemy. Looking for that special blend of ingredients…
Travelling together, it’s likely that you’ve agreed the destination, the route, the mode of transport and the timing. Maybe not all the details, but the lumpy decisions are already in play. Even with a tight schedule, you’ve probably left flexible space for unexpected or exciting diversions.
You’re companions, not driver and blind-folded passenger.
As with travelling, so with journeys of organisational stripes.
Product development – work it out together. Where we going, what’s on the road map, where are the intermediate steps and stops. Take the story on the road; share it with your team and customers. Leave room for bright ideas and feedback. Collaborate with partners. Share the vision. Bring everyone with you.
Organisational development, departmental, personal, strategic – pool your smarts, draw the map, and share with everyone who needs to know.
What you want are willing companions, not confused passengers.
Skippy strategy: Bring everyone with you, and your thinking.
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Teams
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