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After 5 years in business consulting, I have learned five fundamental lessons that have transformed my way of understanding leadership, planning and organizational development. These keys have not only impacted the way I work, but they also offer practical tools that can help you achieve a new level of success in your business.
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1. We're All in the Business of Managing Expectations
In a hostile business environment, managing expectations is the central axis of our daily lives. Whether with clients, suppliers, collaborators or even with ourselves, balancing priorities is vital. From:
Level our ambitions with our conditions and realities,
Comply with regulations, mainly in the fiscal and labor part,
Overcome competition that may be unfair and unethical,
Maintain healthy relationships with banks and funding sources,
Find good suppliers with high quality standards and develop them to provide long-term credit
Find good clients that pay promptly, preferably in cash, and satisfy their needs,
Spend quality time with family and friends,
Build friendly but productive relationships with collaborators,
Develop a resilient organizational culture,
Have personal self care,
Among many other doubts, fears and concerns.
We can't do everything at the same time, but we can prioritize strategically to maintain balance.
2. The Plan Will Always Change, But without a Plan there is no Course to Follow
It is a reality that our intentions and desires shape our reality and materialize our desires. That is why we must have a clear and motivating vision for our personal and business future that is adaptable to conditions and changes in the market. Achieving it implies:
Set SMART Goals that guide our actions and those of our team.
Communicate the Vision and Mission at All Levels of the Organization to align efforts and motivate the team.
Analyze the Progress of Projects and Business Goals Visually to maintain focus and adjust path when necessary.
Planning is the map that guides our actions, but business reality requires flexibility. A good plan is not set in stone; It must adapt to the circumstances.
3. It is True that Each Member of an Organization Has the Capacity to Innovate
To unlock the innate potential in organizations and people, we must foster an environment that encourages the exploration of new skills. Achieving it implies:
Demonstrate Authenticity and align what we think (thought), say (word) and do (action) so that the team loses the fear of being themselves.
Encourage Continuous Learning and facilitate access to opportunities, training and courses that help the team develop new skills.
Foster Innovation by implementing new ideas when they arise without giving reprimand if they fail.
Innovation is not exclusive to senior managers; Every member of an organization can contribute to continuous improvement if given the right environment.
4. Organizational Development Is Based on Mutual Exchange and Not on Values on a Wall
To achieve comprehensive organizational development, we must transform the relationships we have with our clients, partners, suppliers and collaborators from transactional models (for personal benefit) to relational models (for mutual benefit). Achieving it implies:
Be Good Customers of Our Suppliers, pay in a timely manner, and treat them with the respect they deserve.
Offer Excellent Customer Service, give them greater value for their money with useful support and advice.
Invest in Community Initiatives (chambers, schools, associations, etc.), through collaboration and the exchange of ideas that promotes the mutual growth of the business environment.
Business relationships should not be limited to transactions. To build a strong organization, we must transform our interactions into genuine partnerships.
5. It is Better to Automate it than Micromanage it
The best way to control operations is to achieve automation. With this, we not only simplify and optimize processes, but also we achieve faster and less error-prone results. Achieving it implies:
Delegate and Trust the Team so that you assume responsibilities in what you do best and contribute to the success of the business project, allowing leaders to focus on what really matters.
Map operations to discover the points that can be systematized, optimized and/or automated.
Implement Tools and Technologies that reduce manual workload and increase efficiency.
Micromanagement limits growth; Instead, automation frees up time and resources to focus on the strategic.
Conclusion: Create a Positive Impact
As we take a more conscious approach, based on sound and ethical principles, we create companies that not only seek to prosper financially, but also foster an environment of well-being and purpose for all involved. Small actions make a big difference:
Align our decisions with our values,
Promote reciprocity in our business relationships, and
Remember that true success is not measured only in numbers, but in the positive impact we generate in our environment.
On this path, the key is to be flexible, strategic and authentic. I invite you to reflect on how these lessons can transform not only your business, but also your way of leading and creating impact in your environment.
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About Pablo Tellaeche (Author):
Owner and main consultant of TACs Consultores, Lecturer and University Professor; seeks to bring a true and positive Culture Lean and Digital Transformation to any company with which you have the pleasure of collaborating.
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