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]]> By: Anonymous http://www.straightnorth.com/blog/how-to-overcome-fear-of-strategy/comment-page-1/#comment-167 Anonymous Tue, 29 May 2007 14:12:00 +0000 http://www.wordsellinc.com/uncategorized/how-to-overcome-fear-of-strategy/#comment-167 Hi David,<br/><br/>I'm no psychologist (Robyn may have insight on this), but what you say makes complete sense. You have to be in just the right mindset to confront new ideas and challenges. Mental discomfort is an important reason why effective facilitation is so important. If personalities take over, the process goes nowhere. I've heard it said many times that in business, pain or gain drives decision. Maybe for some executives, the pain has to be excruciating before they will attempt strategic planning. Hi David,

I’m no psychologist (Robyn may have insight on this), but what you say makes complete sense. You have to be in just the right mindset to confront new ideas and challenges. Mental discomfort is an important reason why effective facilitation is so important. If personalities take over, the process goes nowhere. I’ve heard it said many times that in business, pain or gain drives decision. Maybe for some executives, the pain has to be excruciating before they will attempt strategic planning.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.straightnorth.com/blog/how-to-overcome-fear-of-strategy/comment-page-1/#comment-166 Anonymous Tue, 29 May 2007 11:51:00 +0000 http://www.wordsellinc.com/uncategorized/how-to-overcome-fear-of-strategy/#comment-166 Brad, I was just going to say "thank you" for listing my blog as part of your treasure trove. Next thing you know I came across this post on overcoming fear of strategy.<br/><br/>My take on this? I think rationally, many SMB CEO's/Owners/MD's know they should do more and better planning.<br/><br/>The challenge is that it can be uncomfortable and confrontational, especially when it is the first time, and especially with outsiders involved.<br/><br/>What if what you find is different than what you always believed? It can also be uncomfortable when subordinates have ideas that challenge the conventional thinking, in plain view of everyone. <br/><br/>Maybe the challenge for those who want to convince leaders to undertake this type of activity is less about reason and more about emotion...what do you think? Brad, I was just going to say “thank you” for listing my blog as part of your treasure trove. Next thing you know I came across this post on overcoming fear of strategy.

My take on this? I think rationally, many SMB CEO’s/Owners/MD’s know they should do more and better planning.

The challenge is that it can be uncomfortable and confrontational, especially when it is the first time, and especially with outsiders involved.

What if what you find is different than what you always believed? It can also be uncomfortable when subordinates have ideas that challenge the conventional thinking, in plain view of everyone.

Maybe the challenge for those who want to convince leaders to undertake this type of activity is less about reason and more about emotion…what do you think?

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.straightnorth.com/blog/how-to-overcome-fear-of-strategy/comment-page-1/#comment-165 Anonymous Thu, 24 May 2007 14:11:00 +0000 http://www.wordsellinc.com/uncategorized/how-to-overcome-fear-of-strategy/#comment-165 Brad, since you mention "fear" in your title, I thought it was a natural link to your thoughts on braincramp. Thanks for your ideas! Brad, since you mention “fear” in your title, I thought it was a natural link to your thoughts on braincramp. Thanks for your ideas!

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