Below the water line
In any business there are always jugular issues, below the water line things, that if left unresolved to the satisfaction of all parties, will sink the ship.Twenty five years ago our Relate counsellor said, “You’ve come here today because your relationship is in some kind of ditch. Well, after a few meetings with me you will both climb out of the ditch. If you climb out on the same side you will go off and have another go at your marriage. If you climb out on opposite sides, there will be a parting of the ways.” I looked across at my first wife; she nodded her assent and so we went for it.
It’s exactly the same in the Boardroom. I’ve had many situations over the years where, during this process of self discovery that we call the Growth Cycle, one or more parties have stormed out of the room in a highly charged emotional, verbal and sometimes physical state.
Eventually, no matter how upset they may be, the best option for both themselves and their business, is to return to the table and face the issue that caused the problem in the first place. And yes, they will find out which side of the ditch they and their colleagues are on.
And that is a result for all concerned.
posted by Tim @ 5:24 AM
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