Monday, January 7, 2013

Are you thinking of using a mentor?


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:

lora@loracrestan.com       
519.735.6820

 

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