Always Search for Options
In The Matrix, the main character, Neo, is offered a choice. He could take a red pill, representing a desire to live in the real world, or take a blue pill and remain secure in his established beliefs, practices, and expectations. His choice was the unknown or stability. In reality, there are few binary choices. Maybe there was a yellow pill?
You need to dive deeper if you cannot think of three or four options. Whether it is a personal or a work-related issue, there are always additional alternatives.
I have found that organizational alternatives surface by asking six questions.
What new products/services, technology, creative designs, or synergies exist?
What will boost our market, customer service, or customer loyalty?
How can our systems, policies, practices, or structure be improved?
What will improve our processes, quality, efficiencies, or bottom line?
How can we grow our talent, change readiness, agility, bench strength, or collaboration?
How can we leverage trends, opportunities, or alliances?
Take the time to adopt a creative and inclusive perspective to discover new choices. It will help you and your team.
