Corporations, like politics, make decisions that do not consider the employee. When you change the manner in which the company reactively makes decisions it infiltrates throughout the staff. Without due process, the corporation is bound to fail.
This morning, I watched three squirrels scamper about taking in as much food as their mouths would hold. They knew when to stop eating. Corporations, often take in more than they can chew and the consequences are tragic. Today, workers change venue in service of themselves. What happens is that the consumer suffers because the workers that resign are replaced by inexperienced personnel. Can you run a business very long when so many are in training?
What comes to mind is the revenue suffers,and the new managers are not respected. There is little insight. When revenue is scarce, corporations tend to make costly mistakes. Buying more companies is not the answer. CEO's are not able to make all the decisions although they think they can. Changes that are made without consulting and listening to the management team, is like walking around helplessly in a fog.
Increasing production serves little purpose when both hands tend to grab whatever seems to fit the occasion. Why not take an inventory of what works and sit down with a reasonable goal and let that be your destination.
Having no organized plan or agenda is futile. Not knowing where the next move will be is like playing chess without any knowledge of the game. Too many sudden changes leaves the staff confused and critical of your motives. When the experienced staff is disgruntled, it trickles down to all staff. Stability and reliability are questioned.
Those who ride the wave and accommodate the upper echelon and those who do not want to upset the decision makers, tend to stay with the corporation. For them, it is just a job and the salary that pays the bills. How can you, in good conscience, remain with a company that is so disorganized? The garden is full of weeds and yet you water them.
The path to success is not lined with gold filigree, but the ride up to the top, although it has its issues, is worth the effort. If business is thriving, but new programs are warranted, take time to plan, gather those who are in the know and devise a timeframe for accomplishment.
Take the garden path that leads to strong roots, not one that is slow to harvest.
