Hello and welcome.
Tis ME The Christine Marsh
My 4th Blog is titled
THE BALANCING ACT
ROI plus ROE
Firstly let me give a reminder of my philosophy covering both my business and personal life.
‘Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.’
LISTEN TO CHRISTINE READ HER POST HERE
I have been fortunate to have had a career that has given me the overall experience and knowledge of how important it is to appreciate the interdependency across all aspects of a business and between people. I don’t know how my approach will compare with your own culture and environment. However, I welcome your views.
HOW DO I MEASURE SUCCESS?
‘Not everything that can be counted counts and not everything that counts can be counted.’ Albert Einstein
I have heard that success happens when you know you have achieved what you set out to achieve. However, I need to have a clear picture of what success looks like for myself! If I’m resistant to meeting the pre-set criteria of the company then there may be a conflict of priorities on an ethical level.
Now on to Session 4
THE BALANCING ACT: ROI with ROE
ROI (Return On Investments)
ROE (Return on Energy and Enthusiasm)
DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES
There are two perspectives I have always felt needed to be considered. I have found that there are in many organisations reliance on quantifiable measures to validate success.There is the need to balance the often overlooked qualitative factors.
ROI: Being Efficient
Quantitative: The emphasis on measurement to quantify success requires proof and tangible evidence to ensure actions are taken to satisfy pre-set quantitative measures. However, with the speed of change the measures can soon become outdated, irrelevant and not ‘Fit for Purpose’ in today’s fast-moving times.
ROE: Being Effective
Qualitative: The intangible element and that ‘feel good’ factor varies from individual to individual. Often recognition of minor achievements and producing the results that match or exceed the required outcome. It confirms my contribution is appreciated and valued. It can also encourage creative ideas by giving space to explore options.
‘Fundamental to human contentment is feeling effective.’
DISRUPTIVE SITUATIONS
Learning how to cope simply means having the ability to deal with challenging situations.
‘Change is inevitable. Stress is manageable. Misery is optional.’
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Here are some examples of my experiences.
19th November 2019
Flying back from working in Poland, I looked out from the small window and gazed through the clouds at the world below. My years of enjoying working in various European countries were coming to an end with the decision to withdraw from the EU on 31st January 2020. So many people had not appreciated what Brexit would mean. In my case not only would I have to complete a 30-page application form to obtain a working visa, I also accepted that there were highly competent people in situ able to replace me. It had been the long-term relationships with my clients that had secured my place on their list of preferred suppliers.
2020 Covid-19
The brakes were slammed on to life as I’d known it. Like so many people from all walks of life, I was not able to conduct my business to provide the revenue my lifestyle had depended upon. To someone like myself who prided themselves on overcoming obstacles along life’s path this experience was very stressful with the helter-skelter of confusion and feeling out of control.
Aftermath
However, this ‘time out’ made me reevaluate what is precious to me. It is a fact that this enforced retreat had an impact on my confidence levels. I felt like a swarm of locusts had caused extensive damage by ravaging the fertile fields of my imagination.
This may sound rather dramatic but best describes how it felt to have lost control of my life! In addition, I had to face personal losses and stare at a blank sheet of paper to plan my future.
Friends & Colleagues
I have always sought to maintain contact with my valued friends and respected colleagues around the world.
ACTIONS:
I decided to direct my energy into achieving positive results and to focus on ROE:
Return On My Energy, Effort and Enthusiasm.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Streamlining the services I offer into Author, Speaker, Facilitator. Great results already so many thanks to those of you who have reached out to date.
Writing and self-publishing my first book Flashpoint Transformation: Life’s Choices. Available HERE inc the Audiobook version
Flavours Art Holidays: Loch Lomond, Scotland and Tuscany to date. Next adventure will be to Sicily in October.
Sacred Earth Journeys: India Revisited in November 2023
Silversea Cruise: Italy, Sicily, Malta and Monte Carlo in May 2024
WATCH THIS SPACE!
My challenge to you
Please make time to review your ROI plus ROE.
What investments are you currently making to expand your talents and experiences?
I would like you to share one success story balanced with one outstanding challenge.
HOW CAN I HELP?
I want you to have the confidence to know that the best is yet to come
Further TisME Blogs will be announced shortly
Subject to be announced on LinkedIn and social media.
