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Actual for You - Sun Zi Art of War - Managing a Large Force Like a Small Force
How Do You Brand Your Business?1. Be ConsistentWhat ever you do be consistent. Nothing irritates a visitor as much as inconsistency. Think about when you visit a site like Amazon.com. You know what they offer, where to find, and where to ask a question if you need to. Change is good however changing is hard. Give your visitors advanced notice of a change and clear instructions on
Communication
The next important aspect is communication. As mentioned in my other article, you need to have information flow to relevant departments and critical personnel. But there is one particular way where it could impede information flows and that is human err
In the world of medical billing, nothing is more dreaded by billing companies than allowable tables. There are numerous reasons for this. In this particular installment on medical billing, we're going to cover the main reasons why allowable tables are such a pain the backside.Before we do that, it would probably be a good idea to explain what an allowable table is for those who are not familiar wit
In these lines, Sun Zi talk about how to use a large force like a small force. The following factor determines it and they are:
1) Organization Structure
2) Communication
3) Formation
Now we all know that a large force has numerical strength and when they move in groups, they are able to overcome a lot of challenges, but one fatal characteristics of a large force in my opinion is agility. It cannot move fast because command from one point will take a long time to travel to the important and critical places in the force. This makes a large force less nimble than a small force and we all know speed is of the essence both in war and business. So how do we apply the above knowledge to business, let’s have a look.
Business Application
Organization Structure
How is your company structured? How many departments are there? In each department, how many people are there? Who is heading each department? How many levels are there between the head of department to the lowest level? Which information flows to which department? Critical information has to flow through how many levels in the hierarchy before it can be effected? These are some of the questions you should look into when you are reviewing your organization structure.
You also have to decide if there is a need to set up new departments for a certain functions. This is because with each new addition into your organization, you run a risk of confusion, if scope of duty is not defined clearly.
Communication
The next important aspect is communication. As mentioned in my other article, you need to have information flow to relevant departments and critical personnel. But there is one particular way where it could impede information flows and that is human erro
For years, Dell has enjoyed one of the strongest brands on the market. Lately, however, the giant PC maker has been taking some real heat in a number of blogs and consumer affair sites. In fact, a quick browse of sites like My3cents.com, Ripoffreport.com, ConsumerAffairs.com and BuzzMachine.com will turn up multiple negative posts and comments from dissatisfied Dell customers. Not exactly what you would
1) Organization Structure
2) Communication
3) Formation
Now we all know that a large force has numerical strength and when they move in groups, they are able to overcome a lot of challenges, but one fatal characteristics of a large force in my opinion is agility. It cannot move fast because command from one point will take a long time to travel to the important and critical places in the force. This makes a large force less nimble than a small force and we all know speed is of the essence both in war and business. So how do we apply the above knowledge to business, let’s have a look.
Business Application
Organization Structure
How is your company structured? How many departments are there? In each department, how many people are there? Who is heading each department? How many levels are there between the head of department to the lowest level? Which information flows to which department? Critical information has to flow through how many levels in the hierarchy before it can be effected? These are some of the questions you should look into when you are reviewing your organization structure.
You also have to decide if there is a need to set up new departments for a certain functions. This is because with each new addition into your organization, you run a risk of confusion, if scope of duty is not defined clearly.
Communication
The next important aspect is communication. As mentioned in my other article, you need to have information flow to relevant departments and critical personnel. But there is one particular way where it could impede information flows and that is human err
There are many companies who sell products through catalogs. Catalogs are being used by so many marketers in the present-day society. In fact mail order catalogs are proven to fuel sales especially during the holiday season.The catalog is where you can have a clear view of the products sold by a company. When you buy from a catalog, you can enjoy several benefits like you can free services, special d
Business Application
Organization Structure
How is your company structured? How many departments are there? In each department, how many people are there? Who is heading each department? How many levels are there between the head of department to the lowest level? Which information flows to which department? Critical information has to flow through how many levels in the hierarchy before it can be effected? These are some of the questions you should look into when you are reviewing your organization structure.
You also have to decide if there is a need to set up new departments for a certain functions. This is because with each new addition into your organization, you run a risk of confusion, if scope of duty is not defined clearly.
Communication
The next important aspect is communication. As mentioned in my other article, you need to have information flow to relevant departments and critical personnel. But there is one particular way where it could impede information flows and that is human err
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You also have to decide if there is a need to set up new departments for a certain functions. This is because with each new addition into your organization, you run a risk of confusion, if scope of duty is not defined clearly.
Communication
The next important aspect is communication. As mentioned in my other article, you need to have information flow to relevant departments and critical personnel. But there is one particular way where it could impede information flows and that is human err
Everyone gets frustrated at their jobs at some point. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to find a new job. Sometimes, however, people need a change, and they don’t know when to move. Here are some clues to help you discover if you should stay at your current job or move to another one.Career Change v. Job Change Changing a career is a much different choice than changing a j
Communication
The next important aspect is communication. As mentioned in my other article, you need to have information flow to relevant departments and critical personnel. But there is one particular way where it could impede information flows and that is human error. For example, e-mail to the wrong addresses, forgot to call, and missed out certain attached documents when the e-mail is sent out. To err is human, such things are unavoidable. A checklist would then be useful here.
One thing to note here is that, your organization may have to cultivate a structure such that employees who take correct initiatives are rewarded. Otherwise, who would want to take one if you do not reward them for the correct action implemented but punish them when they took the wrong action.
Formation
Now in those days, when Sun Zi was writing the book, formations would refer to how the cavalry, infantry and chariots are arranged and positioned in the battlefield. You would then ask, what is ‘formation’ in the business world? It would mean what are the people or departments involve in a certain projects. Are the people with complementary and relevant skills sets in this team? Could a healthy amount of conflicts be generated so that a good strategy can be devised? It all boils down to how you piece your employees, like a jigsaw puzzle pieces and come up with the best picture you have ever seen.
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