I cleaned out my closets over the weekend. With the help of a friend I got opinions on what to keep and what to discard. All but one of the dresses had to go as I had not worn them in years. They were outdated or no longer fit my style or body.
This was a conscious effort to update and make space for new things. How often do we do that in our organization?
Frequently we keep outdated practices or processes because we have had them for years. Do they fit our current business or desired goals?
We sometimes keep people who are not a good fit in our organization because we are comfortable or uncomfortable at the idea of letting them go. They may be taking the place of someone who is better suited to our team now.
How often do we look at our client base and ask if we are serving those who fit our desired niche or outcomes?
Consciously stepping back to examine your organizational wardrobe can help you define your vision, your image or brand, your team and your clients.
When you do so you will create an organization that fits where you are now and where you want to be.