"Whatever You Are, Be a Good One." - Abraham Lincoln

Creating Results That Last

The key to introducing new ideas is to get the attention of the individuals to whom the introduction is made...... and then immediate implementation.

Implementation, and continuation of practice after acceptance, forms the basis of success in making change. Presence at a learning seminar and a subsequent return to "work as usual" presents a formula for memory loss.

There are a number of reasons for the loss of the spirit of the training:

• The return to the demands at the office, and therefore, the status quo

• The need to interpret and modify the suggestions to fit the real-life situation

• The lack of involvement and "bystander" mindset

• Lack of continuing support from leadership

• Difficulty of accepting change and convincing the rest of the world to accept change

• The need for assuming and practicing change
  
  

It has been proven that it takes six weeks to rid oneself of a habit and form a new habit. Routines may be outdated and cumbersome, but are nonetheless difficult to alter. Resistance from those who are "uninspired" is common.

There are proven methods of achieving a successful outcome:

• Involvement: Acceptance of the new method or conduct requires employee input and establishment of ownership

• Implementation: Immediate utilization to form a pattern

• Practice: Positive support and removal of obstacles

• Reinforcement: Follow through from supervisors and management

• Teamwork: Elimination of negativity from the few for the success of all

• Ownership: Pride in self and the accomplishment

Results: Performance enhancement, and a perceptible bonus for the company and its bottom line