Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business

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I left my previous job because I was frustrated, not just with the department I was working with, but the whole organization. I was looking for a reason to find out why I was stressed, felt like I wasn't getting anything done, and was wondering why the organization seemed to have so many initiatives, but failed in accomplishing any of them. Identify: Drill down to the real issue or source of trouble. The problem on the list may be a symptom rather than the real problem. Process Component – “systemizing your business by identifying and documenting the core processes that define the way to run your business” Remember the 36-hour pain rule. That is where a decision was finally made and the CEO was uncomfortable for 36 hours however it took a year of pain to make the decision.

If your business seems to be spinning its wheels, part of the problem may be that you’ve become so wrapped up in it that you’ve forgotten it’s a separate entity from you. To reach the next level you need to build it into a self-sustaining entity, powered by an effective system rather than by your determination. Now, for a given seat or position in your organization, use the GWC tool to evaluate an individual. If you arrive at an answer of “No” to any of the three parts, then you probably do not have the right person for the right seat. The Entrepreneurial Operating System or EOS™ builds or strengthens the following six key business components, so your business functions smoothly without your constant oversight: Attainable” means that it’s doable. Setting unrealistic goals is the biggest trap entrepreneurs fall into. Create clear Circle of Life visual that shows people how new processes form system that will make their lives easier and company better.All meetings are at the same time each week have the same printed agenda start on time and end on time. The right people for your company—the ones who will fit and thrive in your culture—are people who share your key values. The People Analyzer tool is a report card for grading people on your values to see if they’re a good fit.

Identify all obstacles to your targets. They'll emerge as you work through previous steps; capture them. An issue is any unresolved problem, idea, or opportunity. Process – “systemizing your business by identifying and documenting the core processes that define the way to run your business”The right position is the one in which the job duties match the employee’s distinctive skills and talents and she’s able to apply her abilities to the greatest effect. The person in the right place creates value for the company and receives value from having the opportunity to hone a talent.