Successful people are unwilling to settle for the status quo. So are successful organizations. They know that the way to improve results is to change the approach they take to achieving success. They don’t compromise goals or hesitate to innovate. Dealing with change and staying motivated and positive come naturally to them, because they know how to turn challenges into wins.

Achieve this make it happen mindset by embracing these proven ideas – and building the skills to implement them:

 Develop and apply a curious What If mindset

We’re all encouraged to “think outside the box” – but how do you do that in a way that leads to tangible new ideas and viable innovations?
Start with the strategies and tools offered in:

• Being strategic in uncertain times (webinar) 
• Six key questions in strategic planning (article) 
• Why managers need to think strategically (article) 

Focus on what contributes to your goals

Work is packed with unending distraction – “urgent” interruptions that take you away from your most important work and often lead nowhere.
Gain tips to prioritize and say no decisively in these resources:

• Focus on what matters: strategies to manage your time (webinar)
• One big mistake every manager must avoid (it’s about your time) (article)

 Motivate and engage others

You can’t accomplish great business results in a vacuum. If the people aren’t actively engaged, you will never get the commitment and synergy you need to improve productivity and performance.Find out how to Inspire and manage with total effectiveness in these resources:

• Change the dynamics and outcomes of engagement in your organization (article)
• The puzzle of motivation presented by Dan Pink (TED Talks)

 Develop agile and adaptable leadership skills

In business today, leadership at all levels is crucial to handle constant change, foster resiliency and make the best business decisions. Be ready to tackle any situation with proven strategies with these resources:

• Make better decisions at work (webinar)
• Responsible for leading others through change? (video)

 Master and promote transparency in communications

If phrases like “Nobody knows what’s going on” or “I wish somebody told me” are heard on your team or in your organization it could mean your communication style isn’t clear.  Find techniques to communicate with clarity and influence with these resources:

• Influencing others: get buy-in and influence others (webinar)
• How to listen when your communication styles don’t match (article)