Comments on: Making the Possible Probable http://www.dr-smith.info/making-the-possible-probable/ Senior Adviser, Board Member, Executive Coach, Author Sat, 17 Sep 2011 14:00:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Dr. Earl R. Smith II http://www.dr-smith.info/making-the-possible-probable/comment-page-1/#comment-11239 Dr. Earl R. Smith II Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:01:19 +0000 http://www.dr-smith.info/?p=3246#comment-11239 HBVinc.comBruce Carpenter wrote: Dr. Smith: We find "making the possible, probable" is frequently a part of many of our engagements, particularly with early stage companies who are often faced with many challenges that sometimes may appear almost overwhelming. These challenges frequently include scare resources, competition, lack of brand recognition, and yes - also critical management skills in some areas. Often making the possible probable for these entrepreneurs includes "doing more with less". A key to achieving this efficiency or productivity is focus. We work hard with these clients to identify the most critical success factors and what is truly required to make a difference and achieve desired results quickly. Focus on the important, focus where you can make a difference, and focus with a laser like intensity on results not just effort. Bruce Carpenter Principal, Harbour Bridge Ventures www.HBVinc.com HBVinc.comBruce Carpenter wrote:

Dr. Smith:

We find “making the possible, probable” is frequently a part of many of our engagements, particularly with early stage companies who are often faced with many challenges that sometimes may appear almost overwhelming. These challenges frequently include scare resources, competition, lack of brand recognition, and yes – also critical management skills in some areas.

Often making the possible probable for these entrepreneurs includes “doing more with less”. A key to achieving this efficiency or productivity is focus. We work hard with these clients to identify the most critical success factors and what is truly required to make a difference and achieve desired results quickly. Focus on the important, focus where you can make a difference, and focus with a laser like intensity on results not just effort.

Bruce Carpenter
Principal, Harbour Bridge Ventures
http://www.HBVinc.com

]]> By: Dr. Earl R. Smith II http://www.dr-smith.info/making-the-possible-probable/comment-page-1/#comment-11236 Dr. Earl R. Smith II Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:51:16 +0000 http://www.dr-smith.info/?p=3246#comment-11236 Bruce, I agree that 'quiet time' is essential for fostering innovation. Sometimes that means meditation at other times it might mean participating in activities that do not directly relate to the challenges at hand. Many of my best ideas come from unrelated experiences. One of the measures of a good innovator is that ideas are taken from one area and applied to another. Dr. Smith Bruce, I agree that ‘quiet time’ is essential for fostering innovation. Sometimes that means meditation at other times it might mean participating in activities that do not directly relate to the challenges at hand. Many of my best ideas come from unrelated experiences. One of the measures of a good innovator is that ideas are taken from one area and applied to another. Dr. Smith

]]> By: Dr. Earl R. Smith II http://www.dr-smith.info/making-the-possible-probable/comment-page-1/#comment-11234 Dr. Earl R. Smith II Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:49:00 +0000 http://www.dr-smith.info/?p=3246#comment-11234 Bruce Johansson wrote: I believe an essential factor is the absolute ruthless allocation of focussed undistracted time to understanding the task at hand to the point that you understand all elements that impact on and which are impacted by the task so you know it thoroughly and instinctively, as well you know your best friend. Only then can you apply the same discipline going forward to take on the task Bruce Johansson wrote:

I believe an essential factor is the absolute ruthless allocation of focussed undistracted time to understanding the task at hand to the point that you understand all elements that impact on and which are impacted by the task so you know it thoroughly and instinctively, as well you know your best friend. Only then can you apply the same discipline going forward to take on the task

]]> By: Dr. Earl R. Smith II http://www.dr-smith.info/making-the-possible-probable/comment-page-1/#comment-11232 Dr. Earl R. Smith II Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:48:13 +0000 http://www.dr-smith.info/?p=3246#comment-11232 Bart-Jan, The journey from possible to probable is the mark of good leadership. Dr. Smith Bart-Jan, The journey from possible to probable is the mark of good leadership. Dr. Smith

]]> By: Dr. Earl R. Smith II http://www.dr-smith.info/making-the-possible-probable/comment-page-1/#comment-11230 Dr. Earl R. Smith II Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:47:41 +0000 http://www.dr-smith.info/?p=3246#comment-11230 Bart-Jan Mathot wrote: I have never done this, so I can share no experience on this, but many times I have made the probable possible and quite successful too. Bart-Jan Mathot wrote:

I have never done this, so I can share no experience on this, but many times I have made the probable possible and quite successful too.

]]> By: Ryk Kleynhans http://www.dr-smith.info/making-the-possible-probable/comment-page-1/#comment-8871 Ryk Kleynhans Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:11:21 +0000 http://www.dr-smith.info/?p=3246#comment-8871 Very interesting and thought provoking. I think most of us are guilty of this to some extend along our travels through life! Very interesting and thought provoking. I think most of us are guilty of this to some extend along our travels through life!

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