Monday, November 16, 2009

RE-ENGINEERING

Our staff is downloading some information we've been reading together over the past couple of months. My own take-away is this:

'When it comes to re-engineering an organization, the biggest barrier is actually the past success of the organization. Some American companies are now operating so badly precisely because they used to perform so well.'

For instance, a company like IBM became successful because it was uniquely designed for the time in which it prospered. Once that context changed, however, the previous insights and processes that once brought victory now guarantee failure. As a result, the problem with many of America's businesses is that they are entering the 21st century with companies designed in the 19th century to work well in the 20th century ... and the old ways of doing business quite simply do not work any longer.

What we need today in leadership is courage, determination and persistence - and over time, we can acheive the longed-for vision.

And be blessed.

3 comments:

Dr Phil said...

Years ago, the title of a book jumped off the bookstore shelf to me. The title is "If it Ain't Broke, BREAK IT!" by Robert J Kriegel published in 1991. In context of this blog, you might find it interesting.

Whitney Thulin said...

When it comes to churches this can tend to be so true!

Anonymous said...

I love our church and I trust that the decisions you all make will be in God's will and for the best. I look forward to our future at KFA!