Any business thinking about using a
mentor to get back on track to the path they expect to lead to more success
should spend time defining their current position and what their expectations
for future success may be.
Here are some thoughts you may want to
consider and a good mentor may help sort through these to get you on the right
pathway more quickly.
1. Where do I
stand today?
How is my
business positioned vis-a-vis competition and am I achieving my goals? Do I
have clearly defined and measurable goals? You need to be able to clearly see
today’s picture not only for an outsider who may be a mentor but so you
understand your own opportunities to grow.
2. What are the organizations strengths that
facilitate achieving our goals?
The core
strengths of the business should be reviewed to ensure you are capitalizing at
the highest level achievable. Can the business grow further using these
strengths?
3. What
weaknesses exist that inhibit growth?
Can you
objectively assess organizational weaknesses that are roadblocks to success?
They may be staffing issues, operational deficiencies, or capital shortages
that slowdown growth potential.
4. Can you
implement changes to achieve a higher plateau?
An
examination of the earlier questions can help determine the focus needed to
achieve the desired results. This alone does not solve the problem; the
organization needs to be able to re-focus on new priorities and be able to cope
with change. Strong management leadership is needed to ensure all levels of the
organization buy in.
5. Will a mentor
help?
After completing
the internal review it may be useful to have the support of an outside mentor
that can be an additional objective catalyst to facilitate needed change. Often
that additional viewpoint accelerates the pace to moving back towards the path
that will allow the organization to fulfill its potential. If you choose a
mentor for assistance be clear in stating
your needs then listen carefully to the mentors advice.
There are many mentors that might be
used and I believe Lora Crestan is an excellent option for anyone in the
Southwestern Ontario area. Lora can be reached at:
519.735.6820
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