{"id":12863,"date":"2022-09-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-20T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scotwork.com\/nz\/blog-nz\/keep-calm-and-carry-on\/"},"modified":"2022-09-20T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-09-20T00:00:00","slug":"keep-calm-and-carry-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scotwork.com\/nz\/blog-nz\/2022\/keep-calm-and-carry-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep Calm and Carry On"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The passing of Queen Elizabeth II has given us a glimpse into the monarchy of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth nations that we haven\u2019t had in 70 years. This includes proclaiming Prince Charles as King Charles III in a historic ceremony that was broadcast for the first time on television for all to see.Most of the UK\u2019s citizenry has never experienced history or pageantry quite like this, yet it seems the royal family, Parliament, and the entire nation have fallen in line and are doing their part. It\u2019s almost as if the Ministry of Information\u2019s now-ubiquitous phrase \u201ckeep calm and carry on\u201d is echoing in their minds.<\/p>\n

During this extraordinary time of mourning and transition, the course of action has somehow felt routine, as if it\u2019s something that happens all the time. More than a year ago, I read an article about the UK government\u2019s plan following the Queen\u2019s demise. It was codenamed \u201cOperation London Bridge,\u201d and since the Queen\u2019s passing, more of it has been revealed. It\u2019s filled with remarkable details of the action required by the British state. Seemingly, nothing was left unplanned.<\/p>\n

In any transition, there\u2019s going to be some uncertainty regarding the future, but here I have to imagine that detailed planning has helped to create a sense of calm that\u2019s allowed everyone to carry on. I highlight this not to trivialize the proceedings that we\u2019re witnessing, but rather to emphasize the practical power of planning.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If the benefits of planning are obvious, then why do so many people have a hard time doing it? Planning is a cognitive skill that forms part of our executive function. It gives us the ability to think about the future and anticipate actions we\u2019ll take to achieve a goal. While everyone has the ability to plan, how well we do it depends on a variety of brain functions, including neuroplasticity, myelinization, and synaptic connections. On top of those requirements, it also demands the desire and discipline to do it. In other words, it has to become a habit.<\/p>\n

Good news! The brain can be trained and improved. According to many neuropsychologists, planning and executive function can be enhanced by building better habits. It\u2019s a skill, and like other skills, planning is a matter of \u201cuse it or lose it.\u201d Unfortunately, since it\u2019s not part of many people\u2019s business rituals, it\u2019s frequently skipped or forgotten about. The more it\u2019s skipped, the harder it is to do.<\/p>\n

The same is true of negotiators. So many negotiators mistake situational familiarity with well-preparedness. Since they\u2019ve seen the same type of negotiation time and again, they feel they don\u2019t really need to plan. It\u2019s like a football coach thinking that, due to all the games they\u2019ve coached, they don\u2019t need to plan for the upcoming game. Yet we do it every day. Lack of planning leads to lack of preparedness, which leads to frustration, suboptimal outcomes, or even no deals at all.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I can\u2019t imagine how the ceremonies around the Queen\u2019s passing would\u2019ve gone had there been no planning. I\u2019m sure they would\u2019ve devolved into utter chaos, preventing the nation from properly mourning such a historic and revered figure. I know this is an odd lesson to highlight, but there\u2019s only one way to keep calm and carry on: It\u2019s through planning and preparation.<\/p>\n\n

We Can Help Your Team Plan for Any Outcome.<\/strong><\/strong>Is your team well-prepared for their next negotiation? Lack of planning leads to lack of preparedness, which leads to frustration, suboptimal outcomes, or even no deal at all. We can help! Drawing on nearly 50 years of real-world negotiating experience, we\u2019ll assist you with getting better deals, saving time, and creating value for all involved \u2014 not to mention preserving and even strengthening relationships. Let us partner you with one of our advisers, ensuring that you\u2019ve got the broadest view of your deal.<\/p>\n

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