Reason 1: What matters (to you) shifts (2 of 12 Part Series)
Bernie Kelly
Fit FOR PURPOSE Leaders & Organisations | Transformation Partner, Speaker, Author, Mentor | Chair, Australian Transformation & Turnaround Association - TransformersUnite! Strategy/ Governance/ Leadership Development.
Individually, and collectively, our priorities shift. Does what matters to you, still align with the work you are doing?
David was a seasoned leader, the CEO of a well-established organisation, which had weathered many storms over the years. But now, as the company entered a new decade marked by unprecedented technological disruption, David faced a deep conundrum.
His team had navigated numerous challenges in the past, adapting their services to evolving market demands. However, David knew that this path, the one they had followed for years, would not lead them to success in the face of the relentless changes ahead.
As he sat in his office one evening, surrounded by innovation reports and market analyses, David felt the weight of uncertainty pressing down on him. He couldn't afford to push forward with yet another cycle of the same strategies that had served them well in the past. The world was evolving too rapidly, and they risked being left behind.
David decided to gather his executive team. He needed their insights and collective wisdom to chart a new course for the organisation.
David began by acknowledging the organisation's successes and the dedication of the team. He reminded them that they had always thrived by embracing change. But he stressed that the change they faced now was different—more profound, more fundamental.
He encouraged each team member to share their perspectives, no matter how radical they might seem. The conversation flowed, and ideas poured forth. The team spoke of embracing emerging technologies, investing in leadership development, and diversifying their offerings. They also discussed the importance of nurturing a culture of innovation and agility.
Through hours of passionate dialogue, David and his team crafted a new vision for the organisation—one that embraced uncertainty, welcomed change, and positioned them as a leader in the next wave of industry disruption.
Over the coming months, the team executed their ambitious plan. They embraced emerging technologies, even if it meant disrupting their existing products. They invested in the development of unique solutions and fostered a culture of innovation that encouraged every employee to be a part of the transformation.
It wasn't an easy journey. They faced setbacks and uncertainties, but they persevered, knowing that their path was the right one. Slowly but steadily, they began to see the fruits of their labour. The organisation was not just keeping pace with the rapid changes—it was ahead of the curve.
As the decade of disruption continued, the organisation thrived, its services setting new industry standards. David's bold decision to confront uncertainty head-on had paid off, turning an organisation facing a deep conundrum into a beacon of innovation and adaptability in a rapidly evolving world.
10 CONSIDERATIONS:
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4.???? How have your priorities shifted due to recent experiences?
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5.???? How have emerging societal trends impacted your values?
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6.???? How have influential relationships impacted your values?
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8.???? How have your recent educational experiences influenced your values?
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9.???? How have cultural shifts and diversity awareness impacted your priorities?
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10.? How have economic or financial changes affected your priorities?
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Each consideration is a potential Strategic Opportunity or Risk.
I am not wanting to nerd out here, but I have to admit that I find playing these exercises is a lot of fun with smart teams bouncing off each other. There are always striking epiphanies!? So often they are the seeds that later become industry or organisational breakthroughs.
Play along with these Fitness for Business Transformation Perspective Expansion Exercises.
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Is your Organisation (really) Ready for this period?
Are You (really) Ready for this period?
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Bernie
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Are you a Bright Spark, bright with a spark for today and the future, seeking reconnection with what matters and the capability to lead with intention without being limited by your past, even if the world around you is constantly disrupting?
Are you a Bold Executive Leader seeking shifts in yourself and your organisation’s outcomes without compromising relationships, self-care, and meaning in work, even if the conundrums are mounting and deep down you doubt this is possible across your team?
Are you a Board Director seeking to maintain or achieve industry leadership through periods of disruption, without disrupting shareholder confidence or Executive commitment, even if others in your industry say it is not possible?
Where do you need to elevate and integrate?
Bernie is known for building capability and confidence in leaders who need to transform organisations that are continually reshaping to survive and thrive.
His career began in whole of enterprise and cross-organisation shifts, followed by 10 years in Business Transformation Diagnostics, Training, and Mentoring across Australia and SE Asia.?He currently works with leaders who are focused on accelerated development and re-imagination of industry value systems. He loves working with the Bright, the Bold and the Board to successfully transition to the next phase, creating a positive ripple effect.
In 2020 Bernie authored Traction: Building Change-fit Leadership Teams.
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Fit FOR PURPOSE Leaders & Organisations | Transformation Partner, Speaker, Author, Mentor | Chair, Australian Transformation & Turnaround Association - TransformersUnite! Strategy/ Governance/ Leadership Development.
1 年This series is for: Chief Transformation Officers, Change Champions, Internal and External Strategy & Transformation Facilitators, Trainers and Coaches. The Fitness for Business Transformation Perspective Expansion Exercises ‘warm up’ leadership teams complementary to your work. Who would you share this with? Ishan Galapathy Tanya Heaney-Voogt Theo Pappas Stephen Dowling Philip von Behr Peter Cully Steven McInnes
Fit FOR PURPOSE Leaders & Organisations | Transformation Partner, Speaker, Author, Mentor | Chair, Australian Transformation & Turnaround Association - TransformersUnite! Strategy/ Governance/ Leadership Development.
1 年This series is for: Accomplished leaders that are aware they need to keep expanding perspectives to survive and thrive in this dynamic leadership environment. Like the users of Suduko puzzles play to build mental fitness for broader applications and life health, the richness of your insights will be noted in your professional and social circles. Who would you share this with? Danette Fenton-Menzies Christina Gerakiteys Jeff Kerr-Bell Cherie Mylordis Sophie Krantz
Fit FOR PURPOSE Leaders & Organisations | Transformation Partner, Speaker, Author, Mentor | Chair, Australian Transformation & Turnaround Association - TransformersUnite! Strategy/ Governance/ Leadership Development.
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