Towards Excellence in Business
Many people who know me in business circles know that I am an avid fan of Tom Peters, Tom is a business guru to many and his books and speeches cause people to think in very positive ways. If you want to check out any of his work go for “Re-imagine” a great book and a challenging read loaded with great material.
I recently checked out one of his slides (check out his website for free downloads www.tompeters.com) and came across this gem on excellence.
Tom Peters Principles on Excellence:
Enthusiasm. Emotion. Excellence. Energy. Excitement. Service. Growth. Creativity. Imagination. Vitality. Joy. Surprise. Independence. Spirit. Community. Limitless human potential. Diversity. Profit. Innovation. Design. Quality. Entrepreneurialism. Wow.
Tom is big on positive language (no joke!) and its effect on organisations and the ways they design themselves.
I ask you, what sort of organisation would you prefer to work for? one that focuses on Tom’s principles or one that ambles along developing the opposite due to no plan of attack… I know where my vote lies!
In a world of conflicting views, turmoil and challenge, there are people starting businesses daily, people striving to make their business better, daily. The thought is a really simple one, focus on getting great results, go for excellence, go for gold.
Imagine you want to get from point a to b, so you pull out a roadmap, then you look at where you are at, and set a plan in place… How long? which route? What vehicle? how much? Its the plan that makes the difference. Set in place a plan that is based on excellence and you will have a far more rewarding journey than if you have a plan that hopes for the best.
In heading from a to b, ask yourself would I prefer to travel in a luxury vehicle or a wreck? would I prefer to know if I turn left or right when I get to the freeway to head in the right direction? (it makes sense to know where you are going, and how to get there.)
Often there is a low understanding of business principles when people start out in business, for many they have taken a wage and now are hoping to make a fortune in business, or do things better or cheaper. For many the road to success will seem to be littered with the rusting hulks of road carnage and bad memories of pain and loss.
To ease the pain and loss, set out with excellence in mind, and make sure you know where you are going.
It’s one thing to be in a luxury vehicle and quite another to be on the right road!
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