Raise your hand if the word pivot has become an overused mantra.

By: A Staff Writer

Updated on: Oct 21, 2024

Raise your hand if you’re starting to get a little tired of hearing pivot every time you hit a snag 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ Yes, adaptability is crucial for entrepreneurs…but sometimes it feels like just a fancy word for scrambling.

The constant need to pivot can be exhausting and disheartening.

It’s more than a buzzword: Pivoting isn’t always glamorous – it often requires tough decisions.

Do This, Instead:

• Differentiate between pivots and tweaks: Are you making major course changes or minor adjustments?
• Be data-driven: Base your pivots on market feedback and analysis, not just gut feelings.
• Don’t lose sight of your core vision: Maintain your ‘why’ even as your strategy shifts.
• Take time to process: Pivots can be emotional; give yourself room to adjust mentally.

When do you know it’s time for a true pivot vs. a smaller course correction?

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