There is very little as aggravating to a professional consultant
than when ill-informed individuals find it irresistible to offer their
opinions on issues that they have little to no knowledge. Perhaps the
most aggravating is when these individuals banter around numbers,
financial figures, or analysis based on incorrect or faulty premises.
One of the major "problems" with using data or numbers, is that it often
follows the computer rule of "junk-in, junk-out." All too many
untrained individuals either misinterpret data, or do not actually
understand it, yet find it seemingly impossible to "remain on the
sidelines" when they have nothing to offer. Whether this relates to organizations, politics, individuals, or consultants/ agents/ representatives (including Real Estate Professional, and Financial Advisers), it would be beneficial if the attitude of "piling on," or merely speaking to hear themselves speak, would and could be avoided!
As a professional negotiator and conference/ convention/ event planner/ organizer for more than three decades, it is even more aggravating dealing with these types of individuals, because their momentary lapses in judgment, are so often extremely detrimental to achieving optimum results. A quality, professional negotiator understands, almost to a science, what needs to be negotiated, and what is realistic and fair to ask for. Asking either too much or too little can be potentially equally disastrous to getting the best results in a negotiation. The opinions and interference caused by often well - intentioned, yet nearly clueless individuals regarding conference/ convention/ event planning and organization, can cause poor planning, lack of preparedness, efficient time utilization, etc.
Prompt responsiveness is essential in many aspects of various dealings. While professionals generally understand and appreciate this necessity, others often procrastinate or delay, which in many instances, causes cost overruns, inadequate or proper planning, and lack of necessary and proper attention to detail.Similarly, everyone seems to have an opinion, and most can't avoid the tendency or temptation, to voice it, regardless of whether it is factually based, and this often creates disastrous results as related to real estate and investing.
One of the most overused terms by these types of individuals is "micromanagement." It seems that whenever someone tries to explain away a lack of preparedness, they say they don't want to micromanage. To make it even worse, many of these individuals become "defensive" and object to receiving input, because they claim that they "refuse to be micromanaged." What does that mean? If one does not give feedback that is necessary to remedy and correct errors, the professional is neglecting his duties. Yet, the same individuals that are so woefully inadequately prepared in terms of understanding necessary issues, will complain that giving them input is micromanaging.
If all volunteer leaders were so well prepared in all necessary aspects, then there would be no need to utilize the services of a professional consultant. Unfortunately, however, most individuals that ascend to positions of organizational leadership are often not prepared. While it might be considered somewhat harsh to refer to many of these people as "clueless," that is often the case. Many of these well - intentioned individuals are in way over their heads.
This will continue to happen as long as organizations do not recognize that training is so essential for leaders. Organizations using professionally designed and administered leadership training programs generally experience far better leaders, and evolve successfully.
As a professional negotiator and conference/ convention/ event planner/ organizer for more than three decades, it is even more aggravating dealing with these types of individuals, because their momentary lapses in judgment, are so often extremely detrimental to achieving optimum results. A quality, professional negotiator understands, almost to a science, what needs to be negotiated, and what is realistic and fair to ask for. Asking either too much or too little can be potentially equally disastrous to getting the best results in a negotiation. The opinions and interference caused by often well - intentioned, yet nearly clueless individuals regarding conference/ convention/ event planning and organization, can cause poor planning, lack of preparedness, efficient time utilization, etc.
Prompt responsiveness is essential in many aspects of various dealings. While professionals generally understand and appreciate this necessity, others often procrastinate or delay, which in many instances, causes cost overruns, inadequate or proper planning, and lack of necessary and proper attention to detail.Similarly, everyone seems to have an opinion, and most can't avoid the tendency or temptation, to voice it, regardless of whether it is factually based, and this often creates disastrous results as related to real estate and investing.
One of the most overused terms by these types of individuals is "micromanagement." It seems that whenever someone tries to explain away a lack of preparedness, they say they don't want to micromanage. To make it even worse, many of these individuals become "defensive" and object to receiving input, because they claim that they "refuse to be micromanaged." What does that mean? If one does not give feedback that is necessary to remedy and correct errors, the professional is neglecting his duties. Yet, the same individuals that are so woefully inadequately prepared in terms of understanding necessary issues, will complain that giving them input is micromanaging.
If all volunteer leaders were so well prepared in all necessary aspects, then there would be no need to utilize the services of a professional consultant. Unfortunately, however, most individuals that ascend to positions of organizational leadership are often not prepared. While it might be considered somewhat harsh to refer to many of these people as "clueless," that is often the case. Many of these well - intentioned individuals are in way over their heads.
This will continue to happen as long as organizations do not recognize that training is so essential for leaders. Organizations using professionally designed and administered leadership training programs generally experience far better leaders, and evolve successfully.
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