A map is not functional until you know where you are on it. Consultants that objectively view their current reality always find a way to reduce confusion and misalignment. Agreement with yourself and your clients about what is true right now—in your company, in your project, in your life—is critical for making clear headway.
Get a Grip
There’s an old saying: “what you resist, you’re stuck with.” I’ve noticed this is particularly true with creative consultants and their work. If you’re not clear what your current job really is and you’ve skipped doing a complete and thorough inventory, you’re going to have a hard time making things happen for your client.
“Real generosity toward the future
consists in giving all
to what is presen”.
– Albert Camus
What is your job, right now! What is the main priority today? It is seldom as obvious as you might think. You can best answer that one question by answering these six:
1) What are your current tasks? These may be physical actions you need to take right now about your commitments and responsibilities: phone...