The TRACS® concept refers to a set of rarefied abilities or skills by which transformations in attitude, results or performance can be achieved with relative ease and over a relatively short period of time.
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TRACS is an acronym for Transformational Acuities. It is usually represented by the symbol below –
The TRACS concept refers to a set of rarefied abilities or skills by which transformations in attitude, results or performance can be achieved with relative ease and over a relatively short period of time.
The changes in results can be in respect of oneself, one’s peers, subordinates, superiors or any unit he/she is leading; which could be organisational or social or domestic.
Why The TRACS Performance Transformation Concept is Indeed Special
Some key beauties of this concept are that –
- 1. It can be deployed by anybody in any place and at any time.
- 2. It can be applied to any organization, irrespective of the industry or the size.
- 3. It applies to any manager or decision-maker, no matter the person’s level in an organization or the type of job he or she is doing.
- 4. The deployment of the knowledge, skills and techniques associated with the concept do not depend on anybody beyond the individual so empowered.
- 5. Changes in results are NOTICEABLE in less than 90 days.
- 6. The results are achieved at virtually no extra cost to the organization or the managers involved in the exercise.
- 7. Whoever goes through it NEVER forgets; as the concomitant effects are so memorable and enduring for virtually a life-time.
Origins
TRACS was originally founded on Transactional Analysis (TA); a concept which was developed by an Austrian called Eric Berne. Though the two concepts share a lot in common, there are still several fundamental differences between them. But all told, TRACS can be called a functional or problem-solving dimension to TA.
The Simple Message of TRACS
Based on the foregoing, TRACS therefore comes with a very simple but almost magical message: that wherever an organization or an arm of it is on the Performance Curve, NOTICEABLE changes can be achieved in less than 90 days, using the inimitable TRACS concept and techniques!!!
The same applies to any set of managers; no matter their levels or their functions.
Thus, TRACS can be regarded as a veritable game-changer, a transformational disruptor and a performance elixir of sorts.
TRACS Works !
TRACS Key Approaches to Organisational & Individual Performance Transformation
It has 2 very exciting and simple approaches to performance, results and attitude transformation. These are –
- a. Prescription Approach
- b. Collaboration Approach (often called the Retreat or Workshop Approach).
Though the former is simpler, easier and less demanding, the latter is usually more recommended due to the fact that –
- It enjoys very high buy-in by the participating managers
- Execution of necessary imperatives are more effective and exciting
- Required changes face little or no resistance from all and sundry
- Results are more widespread and longer-lasting
- It is altogether much more effective.
Last Line
The TRACS concept and its ancillary, the TRACS Performance Transformation Retreats, were adapted and operationally developed by Arthur Ozoigbo, a Performance Transformation Consultant.
But the concept is being promoted worldwide by PROSELL Consulting, a Management Consulting firm with a very unique approach to organizational leadership and performance challenges.
Note: – Transactional Acuities®, its acronym, TRACS®, as well as the TRACS Executive Retreats®, are registered trademarks of the PROSELL Consulting firm.
