When you hear and think about the term “Strategic Leveraging”…what are the definitional points your consider?  Well if you think about strengths, resources, knowledge, experiences and of course comfort with innovation and change…you are closely describing the key factors that generate “Strategic Leveraging”!  Unfortunately however, I believe the use of quality “Strategic Leveraging” has been a regular growth weakness in all sectors both public and private!

Think about it?!

Do YOU do a good job strategically leveraging all of your personal and professional resources to better serve your customers?  Do you take professional advantage of the added value your network of co-workers, colleagues and partners can bring to your products and services?  Do you occasionally “change-chairs” with business partners to determine their areas of strengths and resources to possibly identify a common “Strategic Leveraging” plan that could move both forward??

Keep in mind effective “Strategic Leveraging” is NOT a single person/entity activity.  Instead creative, innovative entrepreneurial “Strategic Leveraging” may include multiple groups and individuals.  This type of network action will ensure that:

– Everyone is clear on “what do WE want” to happen

– Everyone engages so that any leveraging does NOT create unwanted reactions.

– Everyone commits to their level of obligation comfort.

– Everyone understands that “change” is a righteous result.

– Everyone agrees to OWN the results (good or not so good).

Taking part in “Strategic Leveraging” is a calculated risk but contains many great partnership benefits.