The G.R.O.W. Binder

GROW Binder

I’m adding this section so I can provide a consistent method and tool for you as a CEO to use when trying to grow and mature your organization.

In working with hundred of thousands of companies around the world, it is extremely apparent to me that they don’t have a single methodology to use that keeps everyone within their organizations in alignment and pushing forward. Not to mention that they don’t have anything that can serve as a corporate change log or ledger.

Additionally, I feel the necessity for CEOs to consistently train their organizations and instill the desire for growth and change–it’s the only way to stay relevant and up in the marketplace. So, my hope is that by using this approach and utilizing this tool in your meetings, they will become known as “Time To Grow” meetings. Everyone will show up with his or her G.R.O.W. Binder (52 tab inserts – one for each week).

So with that in mind, I am introducing the G.R.O.W Binder and Worksheet. Duplicate this worksheet for use within any of your organizations and departments. I have also created a full color Binder Cover Insert that you can have free of charge.

Let me briefly explain the G.R.O.W. Binder.

The acronym G.R.O.W. represents the four stages of development. I don’t think there’s a need to elaborate on each of these areas quite yet–I feel that the position you hold as CEO puts you in a more advanced stage of understanding and intelligence. You will also notice that the ideas involved are self-explanatory.

I will add that when using this worksheet, use one worksheet for each idea that you are considering in whatever part of your business you are developing. Then work through each of the four areas.

GGauge: Use the acronym L.E.V.E.L. to gauge where you stand as it relates to the topics you are considering. Take a good hard look and try to judge yourself as the marketplace would judge you or whomever this ultimately impacts.

(The acronym L.E.V.E.L. should be simple to understand and utilize. Just check off the box that best describes your level of accomplishment and give a detailed depiction of why it’s that way. Remember: nothing beats good, solid details.)

RResolutions: Start listing the things you can do or the actions you can take in order to make the needed corrections.

OOrganize: Who do you need to implement the resolutions, what resources do you need to put into place, and where and how are they going to get into play?

WWhen: Set the time frame on which this should be accomplished. What and when are the intervals for following-up? Bottom line: what is the time schedule?

That’s it. If you need assistance, contact one of my Growth Leaders and he or she can direct you on this at no charge.

It’s Time To G.R.O.W.