Slow food is all the rage around the world, and if you aren't up with the food scene, it's about the concept of encouraging us to take our time. Care is taken with preparation and cooking time. There is no rush. The best outcome is pursued with passion.

The same cannot be said for many business pursuits.

It's all about how fast we can get it done. How instant is the action, how instant is the response or reaction.

We want people to make instant decisions, in case they move on and make an instant decision somewhere else.

I've been attending some events run by others recently and it's been interesting to observe how others go about their business, in seeking to attract and communicate with clients and prospects.

It's about Instant

We have come to learn that freshly ground coffee made in a barista or plunger is far nicer than instant.

We all know that wine must be left to age for various periods of time for it to reach it's optimum "drinkability"

Why is it that we feel that the training and education we receive must happen at "instant speed"?

People attend workshops and events with habits which have taken years to acquire and hone to their current levels. They know that they need to change so attend a "quick fix" event. They leave hyped up and then ... they get dumped.

The best training is hands-on, dealing with real issues which guide you to learning opportunities and at the pace dictated by the person learning.

People ask me why I focus on year long programmes and not one or two day workshops?

Quite simply it takes at least 90 days to unlearn a habit. And it there is a major issue in the way your business is "disfunctioning" then there could be at least 10 core issues that need addressing.

The logic could be transpired to the concept of buying and reading a book.

Will reading a book relating to the big issue you have solve the problem?

I would suggest your view may change, but unless you do something, sadly the issue remains.

And so 12 months isn't a long time. Yes there are probably some quick changes you need to and can make, but the ones that will have real and ongoing change will take longer.

Like cooking food, haste with training and learning does not always mean the best outcome is achieved.