Training People to Train Others - Breeding Competitors?


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Great post again, Eva. This has brought a few things to mind:

- they (creative people) need to be reminded that the market (global, local & on-line) is big enough for them and their competitors.

- they will already be further down the line of 'delivery', than a fresh faced 'competitor' - so keep going!

- they make the course look easy - however that only comes from years of training and experience. A competitor won't realise this initially... therefore...

- ... if a competitor has as much passion and dedication as they have to work as hard, then wish them luck! And..

- ... they may create an ally in their industry - someone to share the trials of business and may even be able to work together if one or the other gets involved in big projects.

- ultimately, people buy people. Their personality and methodology will not be the same as a competitor, and could be their unique selling point. Therefore read point 1 again: the market is big enough!

Good stuff - Mark

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