I was having a conversation with a colleague a few days ago about all the various projects and clients we take on and the evaluation process we go through when it's a non-profit or community organisation, when it's a small business and when it's a major corporate client.
Somewhere in the conversation the following idea popped up:
- When it's a non-profit or community organisation we do it because we have lots of space in our heart for it.
- When it's a small business we do it because we have lots of space in our head for it.
- When it's a major corporate we do it because we have lots of space in our pockets for it.
- And sometimes, regardless of the type of business, it's a combination of any or all of the above.
We also took some time shooting holes through this logic, but also found the statements as profound at some level and an interesting framework for discussion.
So, what do you think?
Coaching Exercises
1. How do you evaluate the projects you get involved in? Look at the decision making process and what you consider, why you consider it, and ultimate what guides your choices.
2. What's the difference between heart, head and pocket for you?
3. If there's anything you're not fully comfortable with about your answers, what would you like to be different?
4. As a result of these questions and your considered responses to them, what are you committing to?
As always, if you need any further personal support in response to any of these coaching exercises, please consider using the askacoach.com service.
All the best,
Noel
Noel Posus - Master Coach
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