Soaring - ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual, imposing height; especially standing out above others
This past week marked the end for this round of our region's Soaring Higher Together competition. Do you anticipate being a category winner? Have you accomplished all that you had hoped during this period and shared your best practices with others? For many of you, I know the answer is yes! For others, maybe not.
If you and your team have not really got rolling on this, there is still a chance for you as our Soaring Higher Together has no end. The process may change a little each six months, but let’s be clear - Soaring Higher Together is here to stay.
We established this regional initiative in March 2009. It is the mechanism we utilize for making continuous improvements (and sharing them) in our operations. The initiative is becoming a part of our regional culture as it aides all of us in achieving our end goal to "Be the Benchmark".
As we begin the new period of Soaring Higher Together, begin thinking about what you will do next to keep moving forward. If you're looking for a few good sources of ideas, check out these resources:
o Read through the archives of this blog - See the Find It Fast section
o Check out the McFall Region Web Page on Morrison Today- all past Soaring HIgher accomplishments from the entire region can be found here
o Ask your associates for their input - Ideas are Free
o Read our industry's trade magazines (i.e. FSD and Food Management, etc.)
I am going to bet that those who excel with this initiative, those who will be up on stage receiving the awards, they have already thought about what they are going to be doing next. Will that be you?
Thought for the week - People who soar are those who refuse to sit back and wish things would change
~Charles R. Swindoll