In business and in life we tend to take the shortest route possible when addressing problems or trying to improve a situation.
There is an ever increasing speed with which we jump to the latest, greatest solution or just the next available option. This is due, in part, to the amazingly rapid pace of technology, society, and business. This rate has grown (especially in America) on an exponential basis over the last 40-50 years with no end in sight.
The result: executive level positions whose lifespan is ever shortening, Boards and Wall Street wanting immediate results, and consumers wanting everything immediately (from food to products and services). In a nutshell, what have you done for me lately? Which means today or yesterday but definitely not a year from now. Heavens if we should look out 5 to 10 years in our planning processes.
So, by taking the shortest route, we avoid finding root causes to situations and problems. Our solutions are short-sighted, short-lived, and short on both creative and logical thought processes. No wonder so many people are stressed out!
We resolve problems but rarely solve them.
I have been working with the Board and CEO of a southern California firm on their Strategic Plan. By definition this should mean 3 to 5 years. The most difficult part of the process, convincing them they need to look that far in advance. Yet, it is clear if they do not, they will likely be out of business in 5 years.
The future isn't what it used to be.
So if you work in a business, run your own business, are an executive, are an entrepreneur, or any other form of enterprise......
When you select a path know what end you wish to achieve. Do not worry about how many lefts or rights it takes to get there or if you must redirect your efforts. Because left may be right and right may be wrong but when you reach the end you are never wrong, only right.
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