GOOD IDEAS FROM CAROL - 67
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Some of you will know I produce another weekly newsletter as well as this one on Linkedin.?The second one is emailed on Tuesdays and is fairly short and has a mixed content – often humorous or topical.
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I have different topics in the two newsletters but, for a change, today’s newsletter here covers similar ground to one of the topics in next week’s email newsletter - that’s shifting perspective.??And there’s a free tips sheet on this available as well – check it out on my website, together with my other freebies – www.carolharris.uk
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GOOD IDEA 1
Think of the direct opposite of your own idea (for example, lowering a price rather than raising it, or expanding a product range rather than streamlining it).?This can help you evaluate things differently.
GOOD IDEA 2
Ask other people for their opinions.?Maybe set up a focus group or do a survey. Instead of just assuming your choices are best, check with a range of other people to see what they think.??And be prepared to receive information you may not always be expecting or like!
GOOD IDEA 3
Imagine being in your customers’ shoes.??How might they view what’s on offer??Could they want things other than those you’re considering.???For example – could they be more concerned with durability than cost. Different perspectives can help you make the best decisions.
GOOD IDEA 4
Do some research into ?what you’re considering??Have other people or businesses done anything similar??If they have, what results did they get.??What problems might they have experienced and what benefits might they have received.
GOOD IDEA 5
Imagine a line on the floor.??See yourself in the future, at the far end of the line, having made a decision you’re contemplating.??Now walk slowly along the line towards the far end and stop after each step – looking to each side and imagining seeing other people there, who give you their opinions about the decision you’re making.?Often this process can throw some light on the steps you’re considering taking in real life. ?Advance imagination can be better than making expensive mistakes.
I hope you’ve found this interesting and useful – see you again next week.