Everyone is worried about the economy. Where does your organization stand? Has putting your guard up obstructed your view?
Our nation, if not practically the whole world, is in a steep recession. It’s not news anymore. What continues to make headlines on a daily basis are the subcomponents of the bigger story which of course has a human element – companies big and small laying off swaths of workers, creating ripple effects that send shock waves across entire industries. While various newspaper columns chronicle the debates of how best to contain this behemoth, you’re stuck wondering how your own organization will navigate an onslaught metaphorically reminiscent of the 2005 hurricane season.
Cogency Group’s Capability Mindset reminds us that tough economic times shouldn’t immediately force an organization into a reactionary posture. Stay focused on the big picture. Keep the company’s goals in perspective and properly conceptualized. Stakeholders, i.e. employees and investors likely came onboard in the first place because of the vision the company embodied when times were better. Losing focus and not dealing with challenges methodically will bring about bewildering stress or possible pandemonium which could dampen productivity at a time when it’s needed most.
