In the forest, it is important to pay attention to the trees to be cut. Figuring out where and how they will fall is critical to the safety of those who cut trees. It can mean the difference between life and death. But all of the planning doesn’t bring down a single tree. Is your organization like that?
We stress the importance of planning, determining focus, aligning goals, and setting up realistic timelines. Until you put the ax to the tree – actually do something – however, all of the other “stuff” is just “stuff.”
Most organizations have individuals who love to plan. Charts, diagrams, and presentations make them feel warm all over. But, as important, doers are needed; action is required.
You may have folks from the other side of the aisle – who act first and then think about ways of making the action fit a plan. They just want to get out there and do it – whatever “it” is. Their attitude is “give me and ax and show me a tree.”
The most productive organizations have individuals of both types. For optimum success, leadership needs to facilitate planning, focus, goals, and timelines. . . and . . . through it all, make sure you cut down the trees.
We stress the importance of planning, determining focus, aligning goals, and setting up realistic timelines. Until you put the ax to the tree – actually do something – however, all of the other “stuff” is just “stuff.”
Most organizations have individuals who love to plan. Charts, diagrams, and presentations make them feel warm all over. But, as important, doers are needed; action is required.
You may have folks from the other side of the aisle – who act first and then think about ways of making the action fit a plan. They just want to get out there and do it – whatever “it” is. Their attitude is “give me and ax and show me a tree.”
The most productive organizations have individuals of both types. For optimum success, leadership needs to facilitate planning, focus, goals, and timelines. . . and . . . through it all, make sure you cut down the trees.
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