Keep it Simple!

One of the weaknesses in the business world is the inability of management to easily identify a problem. Minor situations become overblown by having too many people involved. Often quick solve issues are escalated far beyond the scope of the issue.

When management has too much time on their hands, feels insecure or needs too appear to have solved a problem, the solution can be quite costly, time consuming and accomplish nothing.

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Loosely identifying a problem doesn’t necessarily justify spending hours in meetings and complicating matters with ideas that create additional work, manpower and expense. Overkill is often a symptom of a bigger issue within larger businesses or corporations.

Running a full-blown drill to get noticed is not a sign of strength within a business. This type of posturing is common in law enforcement, politics and use of military force. Trust me, it is viewed as silly, unnecessary and diminishes your respect from others.

In this instance- the real problem is the new problem you’ve just created.

Perhaps it’s time we spoke with someone who works directly with the situation daily or actually do the work ourselves to properly assess the matter. It isn’t rocket science to learn the actual facts. Neither is a decision.

If you don’t have the time to evaluate properly- you’re already over your head.

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No need to circle the wagons or call on the cavalry.

 Keep things simple!

Until We Meet Again,
 Jim Carver Author: The Legacy of David A. Wells- The Lexington High School “Band of Gold”
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