I have started a business for people who want to make a difference.
I have called it always possible. But what the hell does that mean? What does it do?
I have called it always possible. But what the hell does that mean? What does it do?
As Simon Sinek says, ‘people don’t buy what you do, but why you do it’.
With everyday that I work on the idea of always possible, it becomes clearer. Here is my pitch to you:
Why?
It is always possible to be brilliant.
If you run an organisation that seeks to make the world better, or to challenge the things that don’t work - then I believe you can do it brilliantly.
I believe that if you’ve got the heart, soul and brain, you can make it work.
Whether you run a school, a government department, a tiny social enterprise, a youth club, a dance company, a research charity, a coffee morning, a synagogue or an after-school karate class - your provision has the possibility of changing the world, one positive experience at a time.
I believe that you need three things to be brilliant.
- The right people
- A clear purpose
- The right resources
It’s obvious? Think about an organisation you love working with or buying from, one that is thriving - what is it you love about it?
The organisations that don’t thrive, that either never get off the ground, or grow rapidly too big, or get so distracted that the floor collapses, will be missing one the three ingredients. I promise you.
No organisation is quite the same as an other, because each one has different people, a slightly different purpose, and different resources - but that is one of the most exciting things there is. But no organization is the first to try, fail and try again.
One of the hardest things to do, and believe me I know, is to step back and ask yourself the following questions:
- Does everyone in this organisation share the same values?
- Can someone we have never met explain why we exist?
- If 50% of our income streams vanished tomorrow, could we still thrive?
If you answer these questions honestly and you get three yesses, you can achieve everything you have set out to achieve. And much more.
If there is a no or two, then you’re with the majority. The thing is, though, you have just realised that something probably needs to change - which makes true brilliance only a short distance away.
What?
This is a long-winded sales pitch, you’re thinking - if you’ve got this far. Maybe. But the ‘why’ is fundamental, and I believe it is always possible to be brilliant. I wanted to set that context.
We all need a bit of help to be brilliant, and we are only brilliant because of our behaviours and the connections we build.
I’ve been around the block, for about 15 years so far. I’ve worked for/with some truly brilliant organisations, and I have worked with ones that have collapsed. I have supported charities, local authorities, training providers, schools, theatre companies, artists, social enterprises and more - I have made mistakes and prevented mistakes.
But my learning has led me to a point where I can use my knowledge and intuition quickly to create an environment for change.
I have met some amazing people on the way, and they are joining me for this journey, as associates, advisers and partners. If you book me, you might get them too, and they are worth their weight in gold.
We can help you, as friendly human beings who will *get* your business. We know you’re not like everyone else.
- The right people
We can help you develop your staff teams - whether it is helping clarify your vision and values or more formal training and CPD.
We can support your leaders, with coaching or strategy planning - and we can help you hire the right people, or restructure existing teams for increased productivity and internal wellbeing.
We can help you to evaluate and self-assess your impact, and the impact of your team members. You need a culture that drives forward, gets things done - with a team that looks after each other and plays its best hand everyday. Sometimes a pair of outside eyes helps get to the heart of any barriers much quicker.
- A clear purpose
We can help you re-discover your ‘why’ - internally and externally. We can work with you around leadership thinking, and the creativity of being different to everyone else. We’re big, bold, creative people - but we have a keen eye for detail and for an opportunity.
We can link you up with local business networks, strategic influencers and bigger picture connections. With our help, you can distill your message so that everyone knows why you do what you do. We can improve your digital presence, the consistency of your communication and your presentation skills.
We have been designing successful education and creative projects across the south east and London since 1999. We can use what we know to ensure your good idea works in practice.
- The right resources
Our associates have raised and managed over £10million of public grants and contracts, philanthropic giving and commercial sales over the last decade.
We can help you write that winning bid, put together that killer pitch and make the most of your assets. Do you know what funding is available to you? We probably do.
We know how to hire the right staff, and to keep them. We can audit your health & safety practices and ensure that your policies are fit-for-purpose and keep your staff and service users safe.
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If you like our approach, and you think that a bit of targeted support could help take your organisation to the next level - we’d love to hear from you. It all starts with a free no-fuss, no-obligation consultation to see if we can add value to your company.
Thank you for reading. Please share and ask questions. Have a lovely week.
Rich Freeman
email: ideas@alwayspossible.co.uk
tweet: @always_possible
call: 07877 307883
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