Leadership gurus all agree: establishing the right regular rhythms for your company is key. At Rhythm Systems, we believe the best way to manage sustainable growth is by deliberately setting three rhythms: Think, Plan, and Do.
With over 20 years of experience teaching our clients this methodology, we’ve seen proven results in:
The Think, Plan, Do® methodology helps growing companies implement plans successfully. This simple yet powerful framework empowers company leaders to:
The Think Rhythm is a regular process of strategic thinking that helps you stay ahead of the competition and meet present and future demands. It’s working ON your business, not IN it. It involves taking time out to understand the competitive landscape, analyze opportunities and threats, and brainstorm new revenue-generating ideas.
The Think Rhythm is essential for businesses of all sizes, but it is especially important if you’re growing rapidly or facing significant challenges. By taking a consistent approach to strategic thinking, leaders create an atmosphere of informed decision-making to power your growth.
Some of the benefits of the Think rhythm:
How to implement the Think rhythm in your organization:
The Plan rhythm is where you turn your strategic ideas into action. In this phase, you’re ensuring teams stay focused, collaborate, and be accountable.
The Plan rhythm should occur annually and quarterly. It involves cascading priorities throughout your organization, aligning teams, and setting clear, measurable goals. This creates a roadmap for your teams to follow and ensures that everyone is on the same page.
Some of the benefits of the Plan rhythm:
If you are looking to improve the productivity, collaboration, and accountability of your teams, then the Plan rhythm is the right next step following your Think rhythm. Combined, these rhythms ensure your teams are always working towards the same objectives and know where the company is going.
The Do rhythm is the third piece to driving success. This is where your plans are executed and ongoing communication around your goals happens regularly. Individuals are doing the work, driving execution, and making necessary adjustments along the way.
The Do rhythm is essential for every week, every quarter, every year. It involves meeting regularly to discuss what needs adjustment and then working to identify solutions. Great meetings don’t happen by accident; they are fueled by each team member preparing ahead of time and coming to meetings with a decision-making mindset. Meeting time shouldn’t be spent on sharing updates, it should be spent collaboratively determining what’s needed to keep your most important goals on track for success.
Some tips for creating a successful Do rhythm:
By following the Think, Plan, Do® rhythms framework, teams can ensure they’re organized, efficient, and strategic. This simple, proven framework helps teams avoid costly mistakes while working to achieve their most important goals.