Start With the End in Mind & Understand What Success Means to You
Before diving into a solution it’s critical to not only know what you want to accomplish, but also how quickly you want to accomplish that goal, what you’re willing to invest to get there, and why you’re pursuing that particular goal to begin with. There are always multiple paths – the key is determining which in best suited for you and your business.
Clearly Define Successful Outcomes
Again, starting with the end in mind - what outcomes are you hoping to achieve?
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Assess Current State
Quickly gain a clear understanding of where your team is. What's working and what's not working. We'll look at People, Processes, Technology - and overall strategy.
Determine What Actions Will Have the Biggest Impact
There are always a million things that can be done. What matters is which actions will have the greatest impact in the shortest amount time - and what activities will set you up for long-term success.
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Create Phased Plan of Action
You can't do it all at once. Even if you could, you'd be injecting unnecessary risk and disruption into the organization. Create a phased action plan to increase impact and reduce the risk associated with change.
Implement
Implement a solution that enables your team to be more focused and aligned while improving overall team efficiency and effectiveness.
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Measure
You can't measure what you don't track and you can't manage what you don't measure. Define clear success criteria and measurable KPIs. Develop the right systems and the right cadence to measure improvement and success.
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Iterate
Once processes are implemented and outcomes are measured, tweaks will likely be needed to improve performance and ensure success. The key is iterate quickly if results don't meet expectations.