Harness the Power of Strength-Based Strategic Planning

Historically, organizations have adopted a problem-solving model for improving performance — but this assumes that organizations somehow are problems to be solved. The process involves identifying substandard performance and its root causes, brainstorming solutions, and developing remedial action plans. No doubt, your intention in these cases is to lift sub-standard performance to an acceptable level. This is a good way to solve a specific problem, but it doesn’t lead to dramatic innovation and change.