In difficult times we tend to look outside our companies for insight and assistance and that’s a good thing.  However, when doing so it’s vitally important that you maintain your inner confidence in order to better filter the information you receive rather than accept it as gospel.  Here why…

Too often I’ve watch consultants walk into an organization and in a matter of hours begin spouting ‘absolute statements’.  “They tell you that this person needs to go or you need to change that…”  Statements based on nothing more than a bit of anecdotal evidence obtained through conversation blended in with what they’ve seen through past experiences.  In other words, they’re giving you their OPINION. 

I find this beyond dangerous.  Sure, a fresh set of eyes is important, but unless they are in your organization on a regular basis they do not have all the information.  Even if you’ve spent hours telling your side of the story, it’s only YOUR side of the story.  Even the smallest amount of information you omit DOES make a difference.

Other questions to ask when considering this feedback is what is their agenda?  Do they have even the slightest connection to anyone in the organization other than you?  Or as I like to say, “Do they have a dog in the fight?”

Remember – we’re all human and the advice we offer is the sum total of our experiences.  Meaning everyone’s feedback is tainted to some degree so it’s your job to determine just how much. 

Dwain

The Biker Guy

April 09

As always – This is just my opinion, I could be wrong.  So, if you disagree or simply want to pile on, please do so either here on the BLOG or email me directly at Navigator@BikersGuidetoBusiness.Com  I look forward to hearing from you.

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