Operational Mastery: 5 Ways an OBM compliments your Visionary Style.
I recently had the rare (maybe once-in-a-lifetime?) opportunity to see the northern lights from my home state (Oregon)! When looking with the plain eye, we could see a white haze/fog in the northern sky. But, the images captured through the camera lens of my cell phone of vibrant, bold colors were incredible and awe-inspiring.
The experience left me pondering the metaphor of the juxtaposition between what I could see with my naked eyes vs. what could be seen through the lens of the camera phone.
Here’s what I’ve concluded:
An Online Business Manager (OBM) and a visionary business owner often approach business from distinct perspectives. Here are five ways that an OBM with an operational lens compliments a visionary leader:
Execution of Vision: An OBM typically focuses on the execution of tasks and projects, ensuring that operations run smoothly, deadlines are met, and resources are utilized efficiently. They are hands-on in managing day-to-day activities based on the vision set by the business owner or leadership team.
Operational Efficiency: OBMs excel in optimizing operational processes, streamlining workflows, and improving efficiency within the existing framework. They prioritize operational excellence, cost-effectiveness, and resource management to achieve tangible results in the short to medium term.
Task Oversight: OBMs are highly task-oriented, focusing on managing projects, teams, budgets, and deadlines to ensure smooth operations and deliverables. They excel in project management, task delegation, and problem-solving within the operational context.
Data Driven: OBMs rely on data analysis, performance metrics, and operational KPIs to make informed decisions, track progress, and identify areas for improvement. They use data-driven insights to optimize processes and enhance operational performance.
Team Management: OBMs excel in team management, fostering collaboration, communication, and productivity among team members to achieve operational goals. They focus on building and leading effective teams, implementing systems and structures, and resolving operational challenges.
In summary, OBMs are adept at operational management, execution, and efficiency, so that visionary business owners can specialize in strategic thinking, innovation, and long-term visioning. Both roles are crucial in driving business success, with OBMs ensuring smooth operations and effective execution of plans while visionary business owners steer the company toward innovation, growth, and market leadership. Together they create magic like the photos that captured the beauty in the sky.
If you’re a visionary leader looking for someone to bring an operational lens to your team, book a call and let’s discuss your needs!