The waitress had just set my bowl of matzah ball soup in front of me, as I was preparing my thoughts for a strategic planning retreat that I was about to facilitate for three related non-profit boards.
The question that someone almost always asks/states in these settings came immediately to mind - ”Which came first - the chicken or the egg?”
Of course, it is not a scientific answer they want (check out the news release from a scientific study that has that answer). Rather, they want to know how can they make a major change within their business or non-profit.
Lightning struck and the answer came to me: both (and neither). The chicken wasn’t sitting around one day trying to figure out a better way to reproduce. The egg certainly wasn’t contemplating a better way to travel and see the 7 Wonders of the World.
The chicken and the egg grew from the same origin. They represent a new way of doing things. They are a great example of the power of specialized knowledge.
With all the change happening in the world today, do you feel like you’re stuck with your own chicken or egg dilemma? The key is to realize you’re in need of transformational change. The Broadband Revolution is not an optional activity for you.
What can you do to evolve and adapt? If it is an incremental change, find a few vendors and lead the change with confidence.
If you want to accomplish great things, find a trusted partner who can help you match the clarity and ambition of your goals with the power of digital media.
April 19th, 2008 at 10:46 am
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