Just because the clocks go back make sure your business doesn't!

Just because the clocks go back make sure your business doesn't!

Yesterday the clocks went back signalling a change in season, dark nights and cold days ahead. To some things may seem gloomy to others its a time of opportunity, the magic of Christmas, a time to boost sales, etc. Be the business who looks for opportunities. Plan ahead and embrace change and evolution in your business (or charity).

Every business goes through change, some planned some just hit us, its life! For every change there should be a plan B whether planned or not. For the things that 'hit' was it ever a possibility? If so did you plan for it? If you didn't have a plan B you've planned to fail.

Too many times I've seen businesses scrambling around because they need to make changes with those on the ground forever changing decisions, training, messages, etc. This confusion doesn't lead to good performance or a sense of unity and productivity, it leads to uncertainty and mistakes.

Step back, evaluate the situation and the choices available. Be bold in decisions. Make the changes you need and develop a plan B and stick with those. Try implementing new approaches, maybe a manager academy or outside training facilities with others in your sector. Network with those outside your field because you'll often learn approaches that can be adapted to your own business. Don't try to reinvent the wheel.

Plan for something good maybe an activity or good PR in Q4 of the year. What happens in Q4 often dictates the position in Q1 of the next year. With the new business year will come another change of season.

Just because the clocks go back make sure your business doesn't!