DISQUS

Instigator Blog: CEO Paralysis: the Microscope and the Telescope

  • Bryan Watson · 5 months ago
    Ben -

    This is a bit of a false alternative. You need to look through both, but the mix of time you dedicate to any one varies depending on the stage of company. In the beginning, a microscope is more useful, I'd suggest, to ensure you are moving forward with enough cash in the bank to reach the target your telescope is laser focused on.

    As you grow, open the aperture, let more in, and tackle more! Some of the day to day keeping of lights on falls to others. To quote Adam Smith, as the extent of the market grows, so does the division of labour. The CEO can spend more time stargazing and driving the company to become world-class.

    My 2c,

    Bryan
  • Benjamin Yoskovitz · 5 months ago
    Bryan - I agree it is a false alternative, I don't think you can look through either exclusively, but it helps to create discussion. *smile*

    I do think the original tweet is 100% correct - CEO Paralysis can be caused by looking through both simultaneously and getting "stuck."
  • Bryan Watson · 5 months ago
    Yes. Absolutely!
  • Futanari · 5 months ago
    I agree. However, false alternative is better than nothing.
  • Susan Martin - Business Coach · 5 months ago
    So true, it's hard to keep your mind on the future when the present is so all consuming, probably one of the biggest challenges of running a business, and one of the most important ones to find the correct balance for...
  • duşakabin · 4 months ago
    tough ass decisions and brain power. That throws us back into the world of telescopes.

    http://www.instigatorblog.com/ceo-paralysis-mic...