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The Cost of Quick Fixes In Growth Businesses:
A Must Read For Leaders
As an SME founder or CEO, the urge to implement change quickly is tempting, especially when the pressure is ON.
Scale faster, recover sooner, transform now, sound familiar?
But, in my experience, being too hasty with change often leads to long-term setbacks.
My advice? Don’t rush the process, trust it!
Picture this: You’re revamping your operating model to streamline decision-making and make things more efficient. Sounds great on paper. But if you rush and roles aren’t communicated clearly, what you actually get is chaos. Your team’s confused, productivity slows down, and instead of the well-oiled machine you imagined, you end up spending all your time firefighting.
And About Those System Rollouts...
Ever pushed a new system live just to hit a deadline? Yes, you ticked a box on time, but at what cost? Your team isn’t ready, training’s been minimal, and everyone falls back into their old ways. So much for revolutionising your operations.
Why Taking Your Time is the Smart Way to Face Change
The truth is: real, lasting change takes more than a quick fix – it needs momentum. And that comes from getting everyone on board, understanding the changes, and owning them. It’s about making sure your team is as committed to the new direction as you are.
Planning Pays Off
- Next time you’re itching to push changes through, pause and reflect. . . .
- Is your team engaged? Does everyone know what’s happening and why? Are processes aligned? Is the change practical and beneficial? Being thorough now could save you loads of time (and costly mistakes) later.
- To achieve sustainable success in business, it isn’t about surviving – it’s about thriving. And that means getting transformations right, first time.
Left wondering if your Change Management approach might need some attention, explore my on demand consultancy services, or book in a complimentary chat.
Here’s to your success,
