"There are no problems, only opportunities." ... is that true?
Are you tired of those who pounce whenever you use the word 'problem'??Has the All-Too-Smug corrected you as they quip, 'there are no problems, only opportunities'??Okay, I get it; it is clever.?Unfortunately, it is not accurate.?Problems only convert into opportunities when their solutions are present.?Simply put, opportunities are solution dependent.?However (and this is the point), opportunities are not problem-dependent.
Equating problems with opportunities is a mistake, as it obscures the intrinsic (and independent) value of solutions.?For example, most organizations fail to identify their most immediate and impactful improvement opportunity merely because it has yet to be called out to them as 'a problem'.?So here goes…
Pre-Owned Sales and Acquisitions Manager | Sales Processes, Inventory Management
9 个月Very well stated, Tom. As a Sales Manager, my perspective changed for the better as soon as my pay was based on the total gross of the dealership and not just my departmental gross. Total gross wins every time.