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Creativity is the eighth C in the twelve part series of the C’s of Success.

Creativity can be considered the catalyst for competitive advantage at both the individual and organizational levels of performance. Creativity can separate individuals and make one unique or seen to be unique in the eyes of others. This perception is sometimes the only thing that separates the individual from others in the eyes of customers, managers and peers.

What is Creativity?

Wikipedia defines Creativity as…

Creativity is a mental and social process involving the generation of new ideas or concepts, or new associations of the creative mind between existing ideas or concepts. Creativity is fueled by the process of either conscious or unconscious insight. An alternative conception of creativeness is that it is simply the act of making something new.

This is about as accurate as I’ve seen regarding the pure definition of creativity. While this definition is universal in nature, and research studies have shown that all individuals possessed high levels of creativity during their youth – yet, only a small percentage of people consider themselves as creative or possessing creative skills. Continue reading ‘Success and Creativity’ »

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Posted by Voss Graham on September 25, 2009 at 6:12 am under Organizational Development, Personal Development.
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The fifth C in the twelve part series on success is Concentration.

Concentration is a unique trait of the most successful people and organizations. The unsuccessful usually have no understanding of the importance of this characteristic. If the ability to concentrate is missing or limited, then you will find people working on mostly low priority items or activities. The outcomes and results are also limited, therefore, high performance is not possible.

What is Concentration? Continue reading ‘Success and Concentration’ »

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Posted by Voss Graham on September 21, 2009 at 5:07 am under Organizational Development, Personal Development.
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The fourth C in the twelve part series on success is Career Paths.

Career Path is a hot topic, yet for some of the wrong reasons these days – the recession and the loss of so many jobs. Yet, read on since if you are in this group – career path becomes more important than before. Career Paths truly have an impact upon both you – the individual – and organizational success. It is important to understand this importance.

What is Career Paths? Continue reading ‘Success and Career Paths’ »

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Posted by Voss Graham on September 17, 2009 at 6:15 am under Organizational Development, Performance management.
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The second factor or element in the twelve C’s to success series is Clarity.

While this term is really very simple, it appears in practice to be one of the difficult factors to use. Personally, I have difficulty in understanding why it is missing with both individuals and organizations.

What is Clarity? Continue reading ‘Success and Clarity’ »

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Posted by Voss Graham on September 15, 2009 at 5:25 am under Organizational Development, Personal Development.
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Today, I will begin a series of information on the Twelve “C’s” of Success. These elements are universal since they apply to both personal and organizational development. The first is “Common Sense.”

Many people tell me they have common sense – yet are seldom using it, therefore, it is questionable if they really have it. Other people tell me they use common sense, yet, are causing major issues or conflict within their life or organization with little logic or reason behind their actions.

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Posted by Voss Graham on September 14, 2009 at 12:25 pm under Organizational Development, Personal Development.
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Wow, everyone seems to be in a hurry today. While that is not really an issue in my opinion, the underlining factors of moving in the fast lane are the issues I see. This is one of those deep thinking posts so hang in there with me.

First, the faster we go, the less time is available for thinking and reflective thought. There is a lack of self learning as to the effects of the choices we have made or others have made for us. Reflective thought is a key process in personal development. Using this process allows us to learn why certain things have worked or didn’t work, it allows us to check into what to repeat for consistent results and performance. Without this timely thought process, the effects of our actions are left to chance or reaction.

Second, when going fast all the time I have found a total lack of attention to strategy and planning. Long term impact of strategy is ignored for the short term gratification. In fact, there seems to be a lack of understanding about the use of strategy as a method to create or design your future. We learn to react to situations rather than respond with a executable contingency plan – thus passing on a consist growth path.

Third, a lack of attention to details and simple courtesy – which has a direct impact upon the quality of customer service. And, thereby the customer experience is short changed in the name of efficiency. The true powerhouses of retail and service are the ones that focus upon the details of execution with a customer satisfaction goal. The customers get what they want – quality products or services, exact fit regarding their needs, a fair price relative to value, a positive experience and most importantly – someone they can TRUST.

If you are a fast tracker,  cool. The only thing I ask of the fast trackers is the slow down occasionally and take a moment to reflect on your personal progress. What is working? And, what do you need to improve? Then schedule the time to improve. That sounds like a no-brainer, yet, fast trackers have a tendency to just announce to others – that’s just the way I am! Sorry, learn to adapt and you will actually get places faster!

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Posted by Voss Graham on November 24, 2008 at 6:20 am under Personal Development.
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