You can set your goals using your own innate gift. However, you will need the support of others to realize your dreams. It is usually a team effort that achieves great success. Engaging others enables everyone to feel valued while contributing effectively.
Lack of engagement of key employees and lack of alignment, leading to the loss of the potential and power of these individuals, are debilitating problems.

We were doing a strategic planning session at a retreat for one of our clients when an executive from the finance department commented on how useful this was for him. When we asked him why, he said that during all the years he had worked for the organization, all he was exposed to was finance. This exercise helped him see a much bigger picture of the business and thus have a better understanding of the business as a whole.

Capacity building begins with engagement of the team. The more engaged people are, the more they will understand, contribute and tap into their creativity and innovation. You can then expect them to take initiative and share “outside the box” ideas. If you fail to engage them, they will be passive staff waiting for instructions before they commit to anything.