Why do so few entrepreneurs put a proper set of systems in place? Most of my clients started their companies as entrepreneurs who progressed far in an intuitive and practical manner. In the course of building their companies, most installed two or more excellent systems. However, this was often done piecemeal and not as part of a greater scheme of things. Most are PC-based systems. Very often crucial soft systems are not in place e.g. planning and execution systems.
The result is that many MDs experience serious strain each day. As MD you might consider expanding your already successful company, products and services but baulk at doing as you are afraid that the load which you personally carry will increase. The problem is that you are the system. All operations run through you. You experience unhealthy strain and overwhelm. Any change or expansion will only increase your personal load. read more »
