We have all heard about and experienced the term:  Return-On-Investment…Right?  This phrase simply means:

“The return is the profit you make as the result of your investments.”

And I believe we have also directly or indirectly considered our own Return-On-Investment status…especially when it affects our pocket-book!  But today I want to shift everyone’s professional focus by changing just one word in this traditional expression.  Creatively, this TRIPLE III TIME is going to address the benefits of your:

​Return-On-PARTICIPATION!

​“The return is the PROGRESS you make as a result of your PARTICIPATION.”

My definition…but think about it!?

First whether you are meeting with someone or a group…people really do appreciate your participation in a professional discussion.  Not only do they benefit from hearing your input on the issue at hand…but you also gain greater understanding on what a person/group wants to happen and/or the best outcome given certain circumstances.

Second, there is always a gain of mutual respect that comes to you as a Return-On-PARTICIPATION result.  This return may not be directly noticeable, but will be reflected in a colleague’s discussion with others.  They may indicate that you had solid recognition of the challenge issues and offered quality responses to questions/concerns.

Finally your Return-On-PARTICIPATION may be gained through a more open opportunity to share innovation/creativity concepts.  Too often co-workers, colleagues and/or business partners are hesitant to share new ideas.  Consider how many might benefit from yourinterest in their initiative.  How progressively helpful it would be if everyone adopted a Return-On-PARTICIPATION engagement practice every time…everywhere.

Do you follow a R-O-P strategy??