The trick to herding cats: don't.
​(draw their attention)

Not that your stakeholders are cats! The analogy may end there. And, there are ways to align people with different interests around one vision. Making sure our environment supports people to want to achieve the vision, providing boundaries and direction so energy focuses towards the vision, and shining a light (or many lights) where we want attention are three key ways. 

At The Bright Spot, we encourage you to Check Up, Check In, and Shine the Bright Lights. ​

Check-ups

Check-ins

Shine the Bright Lights

Check Up - make sure that your leaders are walking the talk, that your policies reflect your vision, that your processes enact your strategy, and that people know where they fit in the picture. 

Check In - cross-pollinate teams and functions with informal and formal communication opportunities, while supporting managers to make actions match imperatives.

​Shine the Bright Lights - draw stakeholder attention to key aspects of the strategy, accomplishments and progress, and actively solicit engagement and participation 

There are as many ways to engage these strategies as their are companies! We have lots of ideas, based on our experience and imaginations. Maybe some will work wonders for  you. Here are just a few examples  to imagine. 

Vision Check

How does your Strategy reflect your vision and values?

How clearly and closely do your policies and processes support your strategy? 

How well do daily decisions reflect a clear path from action to strategic focus to vision?

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Work with a multi-disciplinary team to analyze key aspects of your business for recommended focus areas and tangible actions that align the energy of your operations with the energy of your vision.  

Cross Function Checkins

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​How wide are cracks & crevices between teams?
Which connections can form bridges?
​Are there any gaping holes?
Which processes will strengthen alignment?
Which gaps could spell catastrophe?
How can respect create a natural groove?

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Make a point of creating connections, inspiring mutual respect, and building trust across functions, teams and projects

Shine the Bright Lights

Which aspects of the strategy need more engagement?
How do we understand how to prioritize and make trade-offs?
What does the strategy really mean?
What's happening that we can be proud of?
What's happening that might give me ideas?
What's that fun thing going on over there?

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​​All graphics ©CD Good and Cheryl Ives 2016