We live in interesting times! As a leader, you know that waiting for things to improve is not going to grow your business. So here is something you can do right now that will set you on the right track.

Think of this as a framework that will guide you toward a positive plan for growth. You can do it either with your team or on your own.

These five exercises will help you answer five important questions.

To get the maximum value out of these exercises, set aside at least a couple of hours to complete them. The more time you can put in, the more you’ll get out.

At the end of this process, you should feel confident in your ability to seize the opportunities in front of you and steer clear of potential bear-pits. It may also highlight some blindspots or weaknesses that you weren’t aware of.