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Re: CEO Paralysis: the Microscope and the Telescope

duşakabin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:55:27 -0000

tough ass decisions and brain power. That throws us back into the world of telescopes.

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Re: CEO Paralysis: the Microscope and the Telescope

Susan Martin - Business Coach — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:49:10 -0000

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...

Re: CEO Paralysis: the Microscope and the Telescope

Futanari — Wed, 27 May 2009 07:31:51 -0000

I agree. However, false alternative is better than nothing.

Re: CEO Paralysis: the Microscope and the Telescope

Bryan Watson — Tue, 26 May 2009 13:17:01 -0000

Yes. Absolutely!

Re: CEO Paralysis: the Microscope and the Telescope

Benjamin Yoskovitz — Tue, 26 May 2009 11:17:56 -0000

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."

Re: CEO Paralysis: the Microscope and the Telescope

Bryan Watson — Tue, 26 May 2009 11:04:03 -0000

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