Too many business owners think breakthroughs in business are something
that happen by chance, that are always off on a future horizon somewhere, or
that happen rarely, if ever. These misconceptions keep the majority of
companies from seeing ongoing,
consistent breakthroughs as part of their culture. Here’s my experience
with these three common misconceptions…
Misconception #1: Breakthroughs
Can’t Be Engineered
This simply is not true. The notion that all we can do is try our best
and hope we get where we want to go is not only incorrect, it can be
detrimental to our success. Breakthroughs do not happen for the lucky, but for
those who understand how to orchestrate them. Breakthroughs can—and must—be engineered
and implemented if we are going to build our businesses in a state of ongoing,
consistent growth and success.
Misconception #2: Breakthroughs
Take a Long Time
If we’re always ramping up to a big breakthrough, but never seeing our
plans come to fruition, we’ll lose momentum and our team members’ enthusiasm
will diminish. This is a common problem. Breakthroughs do not take a long time
when they are engineered and executed properly. Breakthroughs that may not have
even been on our radar, or will take months to accomplish using traditional
methods, can be uncovered and streamlined into rapid breakthroughs that bolster
business and increase energy and morale among our teams.
Misconception #3: Breakthroughs
Are Rare Events
In the best companies, breakthroughs are regular, planned events; not
rare, happenstance occurrences. In fact, if we’re not experiencing meaningful
breakthroughs regularly, we risk a change in culture that can take our
colorful, energy-filled visions and turn them into lackluster, lethargic
drudgeries. People need the renewing power of experiencing success to continue
on a path of continual improvement. We do ourselves, our companies, and our
team members a disservice when we fail to help each team member be a
contributing partner in ongoing, meaningful breakthroughs.
So, how do we engineer and
execute rapid, consistent breakthroughs?
Over the past 25 years, I’ve developed an approach to identifying root
issues to problems (as well as next-phase growth opportunities), engineering
attainable paths to meaningful solutions, and executing rapid breakthroughs
that make money, reduce waste, improve quality, open doors to new
opportunities, boost morale, and much more. I share my insights in regular Breakthrough
Calls, by email, and other means of communication with my ‘Insiders.’ Join at
no cost at bwpope.com. Just click the
orange ‘Insider’ button on the right side of the page.
Want to engineer a breakthrough
right now?
Do you have a vision of a breakthrough opportunity for your business
you haven’t executed yet? Let’s talk. Our initial breakthrough session together
is complimentary, and any ongoing engagement is by mutual consent. No pressure.
No hype. Life’s too short for that. If experiencing consistent,
business-building breakthroughs is something you’re interested in, email me at bwpope@bwpope.com and tell me you’d like to
schedule a complimentary breakthrough session. For an investment of less than
one hour, you’ll gain insights that will serve you well whether or not we
continue to work together. (Please note, depending on scheduling availability,
I reserve the right to cancel this offer at any time.)
