Getting Ready to Work with a Tactician

Congratulations on investing in the growth of your business by exploring what it takes to work with a tactician. When time is limited and hands are few, it’s crucial to have someone who works beside you to accomplish those interim projects, working within your budget.

If you look at long term strategy, tactics are the actions you put in place today for that eventual goal. Your tactician’s focus will be rewinding from that strategy, breaking it down to projects, and breaking those projects down to actions, then accomplishing and delegating what they can do now.

When you start working with your tactician, they will ask lots of questions, gather information to understand the process, then hit the ground running. Here are some tips on how to be ready.

Do your homework.

To get the most out of your time and money, It’s best to be prepared, so create a list of your business struggles and where they originate from, whether it’s with employees, finances, processes, etc. Then your tactician will have something to work from. The clearer you are on your challenges, their causes, and the impact of each challenge, the quicker a solution can be found and implemented.

Inform your staff.

If you want your staff to participate willingly in this process, don’t blindside them. Assure them that someone has been hired to help them improve the business. Everything will be reviewed not just administrative and financial stuff, but anything that affects company culture.

Keep your mindset in the present.

Your tactician will want to balance the most immediate imbalances, then use them as base building blocks moving forward. It’s important to focus on the initial necessary steps.

Be ready for some constructive criticism.

Data-driven analysis helps identify areas for improvement. A separation of emotional connection is paramount to be ready to focus on facts. A tactician will want to identify weak spots, advise how to address them, and leave everything in sustainable working order.

Hand over the Reigns.

Successful implementation of tactical analysis requires leadership. Let your tactician have some authority with leading and instructing staff. It’s your turn to be an employee and let the tactician do their magic. There is power in the voice and perspective of the third party.

Make sure you are available to participate.

A tactician will involve you and your staff with accomplishing the necessary actions. Improvement and growth will require everyone’s cooperation, including yours. So encourage your staff’s respect, acceptance and attention by being a role model.

Be prepared for a change in mindset. Previous actions and activities may need modification. Be open-minded to new suggestions from your tactician. They are your partner in improving your business situation and their only goal is your success.

Still have questions? Schedule a consultation call with Marcia LaBelle today.