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I have just been reading Seth Godin's book, Linchpin which was deeply thought provoking but....
I dissagreed with some of what he said about systems.
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This approach has the added benefit of allowing your people to enjoy work, feel valued and increase staff retention, especially with younger workers.
It also allows a business to have a certified system that is simple, effective and virtually paperless in their day to day operation. And the certification has big marketing and credibility benefits as well as allowing businesses to comply with all the increasing red tape associated with winning tenders.
Yes you CAN have good systems that can be certified AND have a team of valued people who think creatively and contribute to a great business.
It makes sense to het the basics in place then involve your workforce in your system and value the input they contribute.
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