In his book “Clear Thinking”, Shane Parrish describes inertia as the quiet force that keeps us stuck in “the zone of average.” It’s the place where things are “fine.” Not broken. Not painful. Just… fine enough that we don’t feel an urgent need to take action.
In Global Mobility, this zone is everywhere:
- Policies that mostly
- Processes that sort of
- Vendors who are okay.
- Data that is probably
- A budget that seems
Nothing is on fire, so we keep going. Even though something in our gut knows that “fine” is not the same as “good,” and definitely not the same as “future‑proof and scalable.”
But here is the real danger; staying in the zone of average does not just keep you where you are. Over time, it quietly moves you backwards while the world moves forward.
This is exactly why we are experimenting with two new, low‑risk initiatives designed to help HR and Mobility teams get unstuck, without diving into big changes.
- The Second Opinion Service – Confidence Without Commitment
There are times when you do not need a complete solution, a large-scale project, or a major strategic change. Occasionally, it is enough to simply confirm whether your instinct that something could be done differently is accurate. All you really need is someone with experience to review the advice you’ve received and offer their opinion:
- “Yes, this is sound,”
- “You can also choose to do it this way”
- “Here is a risk you might not have seen,” or
- “There is a more cost-effective route.”
It is quick. It is confidential. It helps you decide your next steps.
And most importantly: it gets you out of the “I think this is fine, but I am not totally sure” loop.
- The Global Mobility Plan Scan – Small Step, Big Insight
This one is for teams who suspect they could improve… but don’t know where to start.
The Plan Scan gives you a thorough review of your current Global Mobility setup: policies, costs, workflows, partners, and employee experience. No pressure to change anything. No judgement. Just a clear, practical snapshot of where you stand and options for improvement. Identify time and cost efficiencies by having our experts present their ideas and thoughts on programme improvement opportunities.
Often, the smallest insight becomes the spark that moves a team out of the zone of average, and toward a Global Mobility function that feels confident, strategic, and supportive to the business.
Breaking inertia doesn’t require a leap.
Just a nudge.
And that’s exactly what these two services are designed to give you.