Wednesday, August 7, 2013
A critical part of being a decision maker is knowing how and when
to approach an opportunity when it originates. This is also a part of the
concept that I created called “opportunity intelligence™”. Keep in mind that an opportunity is simply a possibility
to advance or grow, hence all activities in your business are opportunities.
For example, if you decide to launch a new program or product; there are growth
possibilities in this idea. The way you approach this possibility is based on
your sense of clarity, method and expected outcomes.
The next step is to execute your idea to make this possibility a
monetized reality. Are you prepared? Being prepared requires you to know what
you want, how you want it done and what you expect as the final result. If you
are seeking a professional to help you develop your program or product, show up
ready. Scheduling consultations and completing forms are a total waste of time
if you’re not prepared. To ensure that you are prepared to seize all
opportunities, develop your “ready kit” to include:
· Clarity
Write down your vision and its purpose. Why are considering
creating or accepting a new opportunity? Why do you want to do this? How will
it benefit your personal mission as well as business goals? Knowing this will
help you categorize and prioritize which opportunities you should leverage.
· Positioning
Next write down how you will reach your audience (workshops, group
meetings, client portal, etc). What systems will need to be in place to execute
your opportunity? Identifying this from the beginning will help you get very
clear on your intentions, further helping to craft or accept a new growth
possibility.
· Expectancy
Identify your expected outcome. This can be a specific revenue
goal, number of units sold, registered attendees, etc. Always know what you
seek to accomplish with each opportunity. Again, having clarity is pivotal
because you can’t set expectations without knowing what you want.
Tools for Success
SpiderScribe.net is a great mind-mapping tool for brainstorming
and collecting your notes, documents and pictures.
Tieshena is the Founder & President of Siva Resolutions
Management Group™, a business consultancy firm and
Purposely Created Publishing, an independent boutique publishing company. With
over 15+ years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies such as
Marriott International, ARAMARK, Sodexho, Morrison Management Specialist and
local non-profit organizations, Tieshena will apply her management expertise
and highly-effective strategies for you to leverage opportunities and
resources. She has a proven track record of helping business owners to improve
their bottom line as she merges leadership, strategic planning and efficiency
techniques to help others become successful. Visit online at www.SivaResolutions.com
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