I propose we do this...
I will go out on a limb and say that it is very rare that the first idea, first prototype, first draft, or the first of "anything" is also the last — in fact, I will be so bold to say it never happens.
At the very least it is a reminder that if you aren't uncomfortable you are not moving in the right direction, as well as highlighting the truism that you need to "be comfortable with being uncomfortable". Both very important reminders, but even more importantly, it is a reminder that someone needs to step up and say, "I propose we do this" — be it a new idea, a new way of thinking, or simply a first draft of the thinking around the table. Progress needs a starting point; it needs a champion. A case in point is a presentation for a strategic plan I worked on which had 27 versions in the end — not because the first version was fundamentally wrong, but because we needed a started point to challenge what we had, try to break our thinking, and initiate an iterative process of improvement.
Anything new needs a Champion to move it forward, protect it, and foster it, as well as work through the natural challenges and pushback that come your way — not always something for the faint of heart, which I suppose, is why they call them Champions.
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Graham🐝 Edwards
5 years ago #13
Thanks for the comment Edith PR
Graham🐝 Edwards
5 years ago #12
Thx Ken Boddie... great saying... mind if I use it?
Graham🐝 Edwards
5 years ago #11
Thanks very much for the note Joel Anderson... the world is a busy place to be sure — stay safe!
Ken Boddie
5 years ago #10
Joel Anderson
5 years ago #9
I have been rather sporadic of late but I truly enjoyed the read. Keep making a difference.
Graham🐝 Edwards
5 years ago #8
You are right Timothy welch... babies are born perfect — full stop. Thx for reading.
Graham🐝 Edwards
5 years ago #7
Sometimes when god (or the devil) is in the room, it needs to be as perfect as a humble human can make it Ren\u00e9e \ud83d\udc1d Cormier. Yup the presentation met it's objective as we were able to "keep fighting the good fight".
Graham🐝 Edwards
5 years ago #6
That's a brilliant story Phil Friedman... thanks for sharing... — btw... how was the lobster? Hope all is well !
Graham🐝 Edwards
5 years ago #5
Well said Joel Anderson... well said! Thx for reading!
Graham🐝 Edwards
5 years ago #4
Cheers to that Jerry Fletcher
Phil Friedman
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Joel Anderson
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