Too frequently, executive leaders or business owners get caught up in the crisis’ of the week. Like other employees, leaders also like to solve problems and check them off. Short-term items provide us with visible ways to mark progress.
Source: Harvard Business Review, July 27, 2017.
Executives and business owners sometimes treat a strategic discussion the way they would a short-term issue. Instead of using a meeting just to brainstorm and expand on ideas, for example, they may grab the first idea that seems viable and solve for it, therefore missing critical data and the opportunity to view the problem from multiple angles first. Sabina Nawaz shares tips to avoid these traps as you plan your own strategic work and meetings.