Desperation-Induced Focus | RKG

record the steps as you go.

You need a system to keep you — and your team— aimed at your goal when the world seems determined to throw shiny objects at you. The system I use is made up of three simple parts. One: set inspiring and measurable goals. Two: make sure you and your team are always making progress toward that desired end state. No matter how many other things are on

Growth requires processes—checklists and recipes (instructions) for every critical step in the value creation process. Processes are intended to create standardization and consistency, resulting in reliable, high execution. Processes must be constantly improved and employees should be engaged in creating and improving processes. Processes are used

The Survival Trap is what I call that never-ending cycle of reacting to whatever comes up in your business—be it a problem or an opportunity—in order to move on. It’s a trap because as we respond to what is urgent rather than what is important, we get the satisfaction of fixing a problem. The adrenaline rush of saving something—the account, the ord

When it comes to the latter topic, business thinkers tend to focus on secondary factors, like better leadership or clearer objectives to help stimulate productivity. Little attention is dedicated to the actual mechanics of how work is assigned, executed, and reviewed.