On December 10, 2010, I posted the following (potential) dilemma:
You are the leader of an organization that has been “running lean” for a number of years and, for the foreseeable future, it appears not much will change. While long-term prospects for the company appear satisfactory, benefits (including salary increases) have been curtailed in order to remain viable and competitive. Again and again, you’ve worried about the ramifications to employee morale. You have been transparent with your talent regarding the current and future; however, doubts about your own personal and professional fortitude to withstand the continued stress have become top-of-mind.
Here are the questions I posed back in December 2010:
“What do you think are the three most important considerations that must be addressed to maximize your organization’s long-term prospects? And why?”
To answer my own questions, here are three considerations I would address in hopes of creating the best opportunity for long-term success.
2. Paint an Organizational Picture
3. Prioritize Limited Resources
There are literally dozens of considerations that could be identified. I welcome your comments to my thoughts; opposing or otherwise. Please continue to offer new thoughts and perspectives on this particular topic and don’t be surprised if you see the discussion thread continue throughout the year.
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This entry was posted on Wednesday, January 26, 2011.