Creating a Win-Win Situation
The original title of this post was “Creating a Win-Win” — then my 11-year old walked in, took a quick glance and said, “What’s a Win-Win?”, running the two “wins” together into one big shamozle of a word (is that how you spell shamozle??). Anyhow, in my world, “creating a win-win” is a standard phrase; my son’s curiousity this morning, however, has me realizing that the phrase may not actually be in everybody’s vernacular. And so, in some ways, I feel like my inclination to write about this topic today is timely. Sometimes a little validation is a good thing.
To ensure you’re on the same page with me, let me clarify that a “win-win” is a situation in which all parties involved experience a win of some sort. In a win-win situation, everybody gains, nobody loses, there really isn’t any compromising going on, or if there is, the gain for all is far greater than any individual’s particular sacrifice, and so all involved are able to feel really good about the outcome, whatever it might be. That, my friends, is a win-win situation. The gains don’t have to be the same on all sides. In fact, what one individual might consider a “win”, another might look at with scorn. Creating a win-win situation requires the creators of the situation to be in tune to what all parties need and/or want, both collectively and as individuals in the situation at hand.
Is creating a win-win always possible? My personal sense is that it is — and, everyone involved has to be amenable to working towards that end. As a leader, you need to facilitate a dialogue, lay out a framework and hold the collective vision through the required conversation so that the win-win emerges as the final outcome. It can be challenging; and it is doable — once everyone is on board.
Bottom-line: as a leader, no matter what your current challenge is, there is a way out. And the best way out is to follow the win-win trail. Seek out what is needed and wanted by all involved, then facilitate the dialogue that will allow the win-win to emerge. It might take some time; and it will emerge.
BONUS: Here’s where I get to put myself out there and share what I know will be a win-win for some of you (for others of you, it won’t — because you don’t need or want what I’m about to offer).
One of my business goals this year is to create and roll out a couple of new programs, including a revamped version of my Women Leaders Connected group coaching program and a brand-new membership site, both in the coming months. I’ve enlisted the support of a fabulous coach and mastermind group to help me in bringing this about. And, as I do this, my individual coaching practice will morph a bit as well.
As I work to incorporate these new aspects into my business, my goal is to keep my current individual coaching practice full. At this time, I have a few (3 to be exact) open spaces. I want to fill these spaces within the next two weeks. Now, these spaces aren’t for everyone. If you’re not thrilled about working with a coach, if you don’t have a leadership vision, if you’re not willing to stretch yourself to make 2011 better than 2010, then this is definitely not for you. If, however, you’re at all intrigued about working with a coach, if you’re a leader in a company or organization who wants to affect some change this year, if you’re ready, willing and able to make an investment of time, energy and money in yourself and your leadership, then this is definitely for you. All you need to do to get started is contact me at info@stellarcc.com and we’ll set up a consultation time, to see how we can move forward effectively. It’s a win-win situation because I keep my practice full while my business grows and evolves, and you get the support you need to create the changes and reach the goals you’re striving for. You’ve gotta love it!
So, if this is right for you, contact me today (info@stellarcc.com). And if it’s not right for you, that’s okay — it’s not for everybody. Feel free to share the information with those in your circle — because it might be right for them. And I’ll keep you posted, whether you take advantage of this opportunity or not, as to how my own goals and objectives are coming into reality.