By Bob Knowles

Managing Director

Ever wonder how tough a puzzle would be to put together without the box cover? The cover is all important because it has a picture of the completed puzzle. The cover acts as a guide, it gives you clues. Just think how hard it would be to find that right piece if you didn’t have the picture that lets you know where that tiny red spot goes.

A vision is a lot like the puzzle box cover, it lets you know where things are supposed to go. Although you can put a puzzle together without the cover it takes a lot longer and it’s more difficult. Without a vision and the corresponding strategies to go with it, running a business is much more difficult and is more likely to fail. Recently one of my clients indicated he didn’t want to work on his strategy until he had hired a new general manager. I asked him what was he looking for in a GM? He indicated he wanted someone who will handle the day-to-day operations. I then asked him whether his new strategy would have an impact on his choice – he said “I really hadn’t thought about it that way”. With a well-established vision it would provide a guide to the various pieces that are needed to complete the picture. Do you need another operations person or someone who can help build an organization that will help you execute your strategic vision? The importance of a vision and subsequent strategy is so important that we shouldn’t wait. It is often the desire to get all the pieces in place then articulate a vision. But just like having the puzzle box cover, having a vision and well developed strategy will ensure you put the right piece in the right place.

ODHR Consultants are experts at helping you develop your vision and strategies. We listen to understand your business, understand your challenges, and your desired outcomes. We help you build your vision to guide your organization to success and achievement of your goals. We design and facilitate strategy sessions that give form to your vision, articulates your mission, defines your goals and lays out your strategies!

Let ODHR Consultants help you develop your puzzle box cover.