In
my last writing, I discussed when times warrant successful leaders to make a
change in an original decision. Here are
a few other circumstances that can help leaders determine when it is best to change
a previous decision…
A bold decision may
be right at the time, but sometimes in the light of day it turns out to be
unworkable in practice. If early feedback suggests that a plan isn’t working—it’s
wise to listen and make changes where necessary. Always listen to those who
know best: those who are out in the field every day.
Once you’re into the
thick of something, the clear choice may be to do nothing at all for now. It’s
not a matter of reversing a decision in this case, but of delaying its
implementation until conditions improve or the surrounding issues become
clearer. Despite the pressure leaders feel to be bold and act decisively, doing
nothing is preferable to making a disastrous choice. If waiting can give you an
edge, wait.
Let’s honor those
leaders who are forward-thinking enough to correct their course, pivot or wait
even though they risk their reputations by having people think they are
indecisive. Sometimes you need to change your mind, and that’s OK.
Successful leaders are able to make shifts
in their thinking because they never stop looking for ways to improve the end
result.
Matthew
(Matt) Key, Georgia
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