What is the Addington Method?
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A proven and defined path allows you to be uniquely you, create greater organizational health around your unique mission, and solve organizational challenges at a sustainable and lasting pace. With The Addington Method, you lose none of your distinctives but sharpen those distinctions with new clarity.
Every situation is different // True synergy does not promote homogeny, it employs creative collaboration, understanding, and partnership. That is why we have a method rather than a mainstream template or plan.
There are no simple solutions — only smart questions // We start by asking PENETRATING QUESTIONS about who you are, what you are about, and what you want to accomplish… really. We work together to determine both quantitative and qualitative measures of achievement which are vital to sustainable success.
Every path involves its share of pain points and challenges // These pain points and challenges can potentially keep you from reaching tangible milestones of success. But, if you were satisfied with status quo results, you would not be seeking outside counsel. Your current pain points are a gift to help you become better. We collaboratively identify areas where you or your organization may be stuck, in old paradigms, cultural mindsets, and more.
The plan is The Method crafted uniquely for you // The Method is not a canned template superimposed on you or your organization. The renowned playwright, Oscar Wilde, said it best: "Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." He was right and, while we may leverage our experience in working with other individuals and organizations, we design solutions expressly for you.
The Method is an organic and carefully guided process // We help clarify what is important, create the best possible culture, ensure staff is fully engaged and aligned with your purpose, create measurable accountability, and encourage non-traditional thinking. We call this CONTRARIAN THINKING — accomplishing more with less and breaking through seemingly insurmountable barriers with unconventional solutions.
High Clarity
High Clarity powerfully sharpens the focus of the organization and staff, revealing crystal-clear targets carefully and thoughtfully defined. It is deeply connected to scalability and your ability to grow your business or non-profit enterprise.
People Passion
Every organization says that People are their greatest asset. Many organizations do not live up to that statement. The number one indicator of the health of any organization and its culture is how they treat people. There are no exceptions.
Healthy Culture
It is all about Healthy Culture: values, beliefs, commitments, behaviors, attitudes, practices, and more, blending to create that organization’s singular environment.
High Accountability
The reason that accidental living is so prevalent in the workplace is that we have too little clarity which leads to a lack of alignment and multiple agendas. In addition, many leaders have not developed the skills of Intentional Living and discipline in their work schedules. It is far easier to go with the flow than to prioritize the important over the urgent.
Scalable Systems
The growth of any organization and its impact are tied to its commitment to building the Right Systems. Good infrastructure is paramount to success if the business is to survive and especially if the goal is to scale. Intentional and continual development of every system within the organizational structure is vital to healthy growth.
Contrarian Thinking
Conventional Wisdom is conventional, but it is often not wisdom. As it has been said, “what got you to HERE got you to here. It will not get you to THERE.” Conventional answers to organizational issues often focus on more staff and larger budgets. But what if you could accomplish more with less, effectively leveraging your opportunity by Thinking Differently?
Metrics that Matter
People pay attention to what is measured, so it is critical to Measure those things that you are Passionate about. This is possible because you have done the hard work of clarity, defining your culture, setting expectations for staff and their relationship with supervisors as well as ensuring forward progress with 90-day wins.
Triple Bottom Line
Thomas Dodds, the owner of Slash Blue, a managed services company accurately says that businesses have a Triple Bottom Line: People, Purpose, and Profits. Whether you are a for-profit or not-for-profit enterprise, you have a significant purpose in what you are seeking to accomplish — that purpose adds value to people and society.