#34 your viewing spot

I went to the fireworks with someone who is crazy about them -- the Fourth of July is bigger than Christmas in his world.  So it was important to get a PRIME spot near the launch area.  We were so close that you could not only feel the sonic booms, but we could actually feel the heat from the explosions.  The views were spectacular.

But to obtain this spot, we were there four hours early, in 100 degree heat; of course away from any trees or obstructions (aka "shade") that could block the view once the show began.

Another friend watched the same fireworks far away on a bluff.  He missed the detail and the full sensory experience, but also missed the traffic and extended sweating!  Both of us made the right choice of where to watch them based upon what we valued.

The same holds true for many decisions within organizations.  Sometimes we need the detail and should be close enough to really feel what is going on.  Other times taking a step back and losing the finer points provides a necessary big picture view of the whole show and the overall environment.  Both have costs and benefits -- be intentional about where you want to watch your show.

-- beth triplett (with Mike Cyze!)
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