How Do You Approach Improving Your Business Dynamix?

When facing organizational problems it is not a good approach to seek solutions by applying the strategies that have worked for other organizations simply because the strategy seems to have worked.  The mass market "self-help" bookshelf is also not an ideal place to seek solutions.  The reason is that there is not an "off the shelf" one-size-fits-all solution to the issues that organizations face.  Like diet pills, hot trends and books with catch phrase titles promise a quick fix - and are generally as effective.

The same is true for many small business, and some career matters.  What is the best approach?  

• Assessment - to identify the current situation in detail
• Diagnosis - using evidence-based strategies to determine the possible solutions
• Design the plan - how to apply the appropriate strategies and interventions
• Commitment - all involved whether an organization, small business, or career, must commit to the plan
• Implementation - using change management practices, implement the solutions
• Verify results - assess the success and adjust if necessary
• Maintenance - ongoing maintenance and calibration 

Taking the steps identified above require a broad knowledge and a tool chest of skills used to tailor the solution to the specific problem while taking the all of the specific factors into consideration.  That is your best approach!