When is it good for a business to be boring? To a visionary and a fast starter, running a business with systems can seem boring because it is too predictable. That is no fun. To the fast-paced entrepreneur who likes making quick decisions as the opportunity emerges, making the effort to put operating systems in […]
Making a checklist or written guidelines takes time and effort initially. Some people feel that structure stifles their creativity and spontaneity. Too much "micro-structure" like micro-managing can be counter productive. Running a business without checklists and guidelines is inefficient. People spend valuable mental energy thinking about the next step instead of executing pre-thought-out steps. Good […]