What’s it like for an organization just starting to adopt the Six Disciplines progam?

Certified Six Disciplines business coaches recommend the following to all organizations that are just beginning to use Six Disciplines:

• Let go of what no longer works. Recognize the fundamental truth: “If we do what we’ve always done, we’ll get what we always got.” Take the time now to decide what the next level looks like and be willing to give up what isn’t working. When we stop doing what doesn’t work for us, we can start doing more of what can work for us. Good habits will replace bad habits.
• Change what you can. Put your action items in writing about what you would like to see happen differently in your business and take action. 
• Change your thinking. What we say to ourselves is our reality. If we say, “I can’t” then it won’t happen. When you find yourself saying things like, “I can’t,” simply change your words to “How can I?” 
• Make a commitment. Commitments are powerful and can help you stay on track with what you are pursuing. From the mission, vision, values and strategic position to the organizational goals and initiatives — and all the way down to your quarterly individual plan, Six Disciplines business coaches show you how to document your commitment – to yourself and to your organization – and keep you focused and on track.  
• Be patient with the process. Allow change to take place over time. You may become impatient when you know what you want, are taking action to achieve it, and it’s not happening… yet. Things take time. Continuous business improvement is not a one-time event. It’s a long-term process. Trust time. Be willing to learn what you need to learn – and what your organization needs to learn — while waiting for change to manifest into what you desire.
• Be willing to take risks. Being willing to try new things and experience the discomfort and excitement of newness is important in moving to a new level of performance. Risk-taking is part of growing and changing. If you take risks in small ways, you can learn to take risks in all ways. Risk-taking is a learned skill that can be developed over time.

BOTTOMLINE: Like any business improvement method, the Six Disciplines program is a catalyst for organizational change. Unlike other methods and approaches, however, Six Disciplines offers you a complete strategy execution coaching program. Intrigued? Contact us and let’s begin the dialog.