As consultants, and business professionals, being concise is prized, if not outright demanded, and there's good reason for this. Information is flying around, the day brings changes and challenges that need to be dealt with, so getting to the point makes sense.
That's why sometimes it's nice to take a moment and write out a thought or share an opinion long-hand if you will. Sharing opinions and telling stories is a consistent communication outlet across all cultures. The business world is no different. Think of the best presentations you've seen or heard and odds are story telling was central to the presenter's approach.
I find it's also important to take a break from the slides we live by and read an article, column, blog, or op-ed once in a while. For me, it provides a needed mental diversion but also gets me thinking, and in some cases, provides the jolt I need in attacking the rest of the day. It also can provides the inspiration needed to deal with the next business challenge.
Hopefully, this blog will provide you a professional outlet or channel for you to take a break read and respond with some of your own thoughts. Looking forward to reading them!
With that, I recently read an article from Fortune/CNN on an essay project, "Harvard's Portrait Project" started 10 years ago by an MBA student.
Take a look if you're so inclined:
http://management.fortune.cnn.com/2012/06/05/what-graduating-harvard-mbas-are-really-up-against/
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