How Well Do You Know Your Business?
- June 30, 2022
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There’s an old saying: ‘Keep the main thing, the main thing’.
Or, as is generally attributed to Einstein: ‘The definition of stupidity is doing the same thing and expecting a different result’.
So when I consult with companies (for example, when facilitating Strategy Planning sessions), I always take them through a series of questions, to see how well they know their business.
My questions are often variations of these:
- Do you know your numbers?
- Do you know where your business comes from?
- What are the costs?
- What are the challenges?
Making lasting change starts with knowing your current position. After all, you can’t decide on a destination, if you don’t know your starting point.
(Watch my video for more thoughts on this.)