Structure for Growth at Inc
As the company, you might find a need for a structure and system. But you might find this stifling to have a committee, to ask for bid, to come out with manual. Before, you can decide alone or you do not need procedures and manual. But system does make a company reduce cost and make all things scalable.
Structure is no quick fix. Whether you’re
creating a policy, procedure, or system, view it as an experiment. Put
it in place, and then assess the results. As you system meets reality,
you may need to tweak it--or throw it out completely and try something
else.
Here as some mistakes that you can make as you scale up:
Inconsistent implementation. Once you have something that
works, make sure it’s used consistently throughout your organization. Be
careful--employees may drift back to an old method or previous status
quo.
Going overboard. Too much structure can be just as dangerous
as not enough. Policies and procedures should not feel like a prison
and reduce your employees’ ability to think. Strive for balance and be
open to employee innovation.
Not looking back--or ahead. Periodically review policies and
systems, and adjust them as your company grows. Ask yourself whether
your structure still achieves what you need it to. Think about what your
organization needs to look like in five years. Will your structure help
you achieve that architecture?
