Operational overwhelm is alive and well in these Roaring ’20s. It was difficult enough to deal with exponential change all around us, but then the global pandemic, a lockdown, the aftermath of three years of stress, and the speed things are moving. People are tired, confused, and fearful, which makes the leader’s job even more difficult. And as leaders, we need people to follow, work alongside us, and help us lead. But we have our hands full when they are wounded, tired, and fearful. It has never been more critical to ensure that the things we choose to do are vital and not just nice-to-do, lovely, or fun. It is never more critical to make sure the team you surround yourself with is the best you can afford and attract. Our work is multi-faceted.

Bringing excellence and effectiveness to the operation of a business, church, or non-profit requires a clear focus. This begins with a thorough assessment to understand your current position, the health of your people, and the effectiveness of your product or programs. Once you have this understanding, you can confidently set priorities, establish goals, and guide your team toward a shared direction.

Pressure on financial and human resources is in no shortage of supply these days. Even if financial resources are abundant, getting good work done is still a stretch. Often, abundant financials create blind spots. Talking about what’s next, developing a strategy, and executing a well-thought-out plan is another level. Leaders are great at adding programs and throwing money and people at problems, but stopping ineffective programs, working at the root cause, reducing staff, or dealing with conflict are among the most challenging decisions leaders have to make. Go Think can assist in the assessment, establishing where you are today by putting a stake in the ground so we know what to improve, and then building a plan of execution with measurements and goals to assure that what is planned happens and people are held to account for their work.