Getting unstuck in business
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Only the excerpts are published. The answers are more relevant to the client as they are aligned with his/her vision, values and goals.
Stuck in business. Not able to decide to make a leap. Is this something you can help with?
Yes. Most business areas fall under marketing, operations, sales, teamwork and leadership. Whats on your mind currently?
Resources are spread too thin in many different areas. Not sure where to begin. I have a general idea. But accepting that decision seems difficult.
Do you have a clear vision and a business plan?
Client: Sort of. Are you referring to the business vision statement and business plan?
CS: Now, while they are great, to address the situation at hand, consider the big picture. What’s the main goal?
Client: Main goal is-- want to make progress. Want to decide and execute.
CS: Give me a background of your business and your short (2-3 months), medium (2-3 years), and long (10-15 years) term goals.
Client: [ … Some responses/exchanges hidden … ]
CS: Great! For the next 2 months, can you focus on one thing you’ve identified?
Client: I think so. But, in the past, I had difficulty staying committed.
CS: What can you do to stay committed to your goal going forward?
Client: I want to know from you. Need your ideas as I tend to stress and burn out.
CS: We can help with that. Please ask & get clarification about any of the following steps. These are not prescriptive, but to give you ideas that may fit with your circumstance.
Client: Ok.
CS: Where would you like to be with this in the next three to six months? Please paint a picture of the ideal outcome you would like to have.