Right People. Right Questions. Right Time.

While two rights don’t make a wrong, three rights could make a positive difference in management and leadership.

The RIGHT People 

During discussions about personnel, it’s sometimes said that companies must have the right people in the right seat on the bus. This concept stems from the book Good to Great by Jim Collins and is rooted in the idea that starting with “who” should be on the bus will allow the organization to drive in the right direction. From this vantage point, one can see a pathway towards a vision or mission with a sense of relief that the proper team has been assembled to take on the challenge.

The RIGHT Questions

Have you ever been working on something for a long time only to get to the finish line and realize that the result doesn’t deliver the desired outcome? Even the best and brightest may find themselves in this position if the right questions aren’t being asked of themselves and those around them. Throughout the course of the day countless decisions are made. By asking the right questions along the way, one can get closer to the goal.

The RIGHT Time

Timing can make or break an outcome. While some things are okay being pushed to the side, others are critical to the forward progression of an initiative. Understanding the difference between the two is an important skill and in some cases becomes a mix between art and science.

Taken collectively, the right people asking the right questions at the right time can be a gamechanger. Doing so would empower people to be their best and explore what that looks like, for both them and the organization, create an environment that celebrates inquisitiveness, and welcome the opportunity for one to raise their hand at any step of the way.  There isn’t a guarantee that exercising these notions will result in complete success every time but keeping these three rights in mind will help at getting closer to the goal.

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Courtney Kelly, MBA, PE is a Dallas-based commercial and heavy civil construction project management professional and a licensed professional engineer. Courtney holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Civil Engineering and Math, as well as a Master's degree in Civil Engineering, from Southern Methodist University. She also holds an MBA from Lamar University. In 2023 she was selected as an Engineering News-Record Texas & Louisiana Top Young Professional.

Courtney is the author of the children's books Celeste Saves the City and Celeste Tunnels Underground. Her books promote careers in the architecture, engineering, and construction professions. They also encourage diverse representation within these industries. For more information, visit www.courtneykelllybooks.com and follow Courtney Kelly Books.