Leverage Points
Given that all resources are finite and that there are always more opportunities and demands for resources than we have available, leaders must choose to say ‘yes’ to some and ‘no’ to others. But how to choose? What are the considerations when allocating precious, limited resources when there are many, seemingly equally important choices? Choosing opportunities that are leverage points can be one way to help make these choices.
A leverage point is where a small difference can make a large impact. Leverage points provide kernel ideas and procedures for formulating solutions.
Identifying a leverage point helps us:
1. Create new courses of action
2. Develop increased awareness of those things that may cause a difficulty before there are any obvious signs of trouble, and figure out what is causing a difficulty.
Identifying the “leverage point” is skill #1 and is identified as “the one thing that, if changed, makes changing everything else easier. It should be the number one priority on everyone’s agenda.”
- The above is from: http://www.psycheandspirit.com/The%20Leverage%20Point.htm
Leaders are change agents and leaders of change processes. Identifying and implementing leverage points will facilitate this change process moving ahead more quickly and efficiently than otherwise intended. It will also allow you to effectively use your limited resources for the biggest impact.
What are you facing today that needs change? What are the key leverage points needing to be addressed to get this process moving?
Developing Kingdom Leaders - Tom Yeakley 