Where’re you going? (6) Fitting into the wider scheme of things.

In the last post, we considered the detail of accessing, and using internal and external resources – these including our skills, attitudes, and beliefs.

Now – before we start – is the time to consider the wider picture .. the wider implications.

Every action we take, and resource we use is part of a wider system. Just as we are mindful of how we are to get from the ‘here’ (present state) to the ‘there’ (desired state), we need also be mindful of both the effect our outcome actions will have on the system, and the effect the system will have on our outcome.

Here are some useful systemic questions to consider ..

• How much time and effort will we need?
• What can we do without to make room for this outcome?
• What will we let go? What will we give up? What will we compromise?
• How will others be effected by our actions? From their perspective, will we need to make adjustments?
• What aspects of the present set-up do we want to keep, individually, or as an organisation?
• In what context do we want changes to occur? What boundaries do we want to set?
• What will be the secondary consequences of our outcome? Do we want them?

Next week’s post concludes this mini-series. (To search for all seven posts in this series, enter the keyword ‘taxi’ in the search box).