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A Good Idea Going Nowhere?

September 28, 2014
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Warrick Long

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You are the leader of your organisation and you have a great idea (inspired even!). Your leadership team is on board. But you just can’t seem to get the rest of the organisation moving in the same direction. What can you do?, because a good idea on its own is no good to anyone.

A recent article in Inc. by Kevin Daum (Read it here>>) gathers together some of his ideas and those of his peers that address this very issue.

The following is a summary of their collective wisdom, the details for which you need to read the article – it contains tips and strategies in addressing each of these points:

  1. Constant communication regarding the why and how of the objective
  2. Focus on small steps towards a greater goal
  3. Get everyone contributing
  4. Lighten the stress
  5. Generate excitement

Try this approach in your business (even for old ideas) and see how much more effective your group can be.

The Avondale Business School can advise your organisation on being successful in these areas – find out how by contacting Warrick Long at the Avondale Business School.

E: [email protected]

P: 02 4980 2168

About the author: Dr Warrick Long is an experienced chief financial officer, company secretary and company director, having worked for more than 35 years in the not-for-profit sector. From 2013 to 2024, he was part of the Avondale Business School (ABS) lecturing as a leadership and governance specialist and coordinating the Master of Business Administration and a leadership and governance specialist. Since late 2024 Dr Long has been serving as the Chief Financial and Operations Officer for Avondale University and undertaking some casual lecturing in the ABS. LinkedIn

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