| Making Space for Creativity | | Date Created: Feb 06, 2006, 09:38 AM |
 One of my clients has built such a reputation for innovation that over 500 company leaders in the mortgage industry have made the trek to visit his operation and learn first hand his methods for creating a World Class company.
So, what is his secret to building a World Class company that's the envy of an industry.
I believe that one of his secrets is that he makes space for creativity in his business - literally.
If you were to enter his office, you'd see a doorway to the right. And if you walked through that door, you'd discover a private, inner sanctum that includes a library, large white-board for brainstorming, recliner and writing table. In short: all the ingredients necessary for creativity and innovation.
While most entrepreneurs fit their "thinking-on-the-business-time" somewhere between a rushed shower and the rush to work, Tom has given it an important space in his very business.
I've often said that the most important asset of a business is the mind of the CEO. Yet, bombarded by the hour to hour demands of running a growing business, most growth focused entrepreneurs have denied themselves access to one of their greatest resources.
Do you have a regular scheduled appointment with creativity? A time set aside for reflection on your business and its direction? Do you have a place where you can seclude yourself from the cries for attention and focus uninterrupted on the larger strategic issues your company and industry are facing?
No?
Then perhaps you can take a lesson from Tom Ward, CEO of the Majestic Group and...
Make the Space for creativity...
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