This week’s focus: The continuing stream of bad economic news is enough to make even the most optimistic business leader focus solely on getting through the next few weeks and months, and worry about future years later. And yet, if you want to continue to grow your business beyond the next 12 months you need to be working on the necessary growth initiatives now.
At my best clients I see managers and executives with clear ownership of growth agendas and programmes for the next 2-5 years. Without similar levels of ownership and commitment you will only ever have 12-month plans and, even if the economy suddenly improves, that means you’ll only ever have incremental growth.
Who owns your growth agenda for the next 2-5 years?
Off the record: Where Have All The Good Times Gone by The Kinks
Well, once we had an easy ride and always felt the same
Time was on our side and I had everything to gain
Let it be like yesterday, please let me have happy days