I have been cleaning out my closets. I am letting go of outdated things and giving away pieces I have not worn in years. They no longer fit my lifestyle or body.
I am making a conscious choice to update and make room for new possibilities. 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 Frequently we keep outdated practices or processes because we have had them for years.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?
Proactively stepping back to examine your organization, like your closet, can help you define your vision, your image and brand and 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.