Management
Issue No. 9 - February/March 2003
How's Business
by Bill Anschutz
The search for “the answers” to building a successful business is like the pursuit of the perfect round of golf. It is elusive and impermanent. There is always more to learn, more to do, unpredictable changes and increasing expectations.
The reality that successful business owners and managers finally discover, is that success needs to be recreated daily. It is a challenging journey without end. There are rewards and achievements along the way that need to be celebrated. But they are fleeting and yesterday’s success is today’s norm. The important issue is to understand the process and adjust your thinking and actions to the reality.
The complexity of relationships and requirements, just to stay in business, are major challenges and for many, the whole process is overwhelming. However few would prefer an alternative lifestyle, because they have the freedom to make choices.
The early reasons for going into business and undertaking greater responsibilities are a progression of human development and growth. For many, self-esteem is developed through “having a go”, wrestling with the challenges and enjoying the success. Whether the challenge is to grow a home garden or run a business, the process is similar.
Positive visions are powerful drivers but often do not recognise the difficulties or the problems until they are encountered. Although we are taught to plan and anticipate potential problems, there are many circu...
