Does Your Business Need a "Klysma"?
This is a new word in my vocabulary - it means "cleansing" in Greek. It was introduced to me by a friend who used it in the context of a meaningful restructuring in his company.
There comes a time when you know that you've perpetuated the status quo as long as you can, and you hit the tipping point.
What precedes such an action, however, is the need to become very clear about what needs to change and why. Think about those areas where you simply haven't faced reality.
You may have tried to "wish away" what hasn't worked, and hope that "it" will eventually disappear on its own. Or, you might simply be in denial that something big is draining your resources and your profits.
And yet, you know the truth. You can't wish that problems will go away. You need to deal with them swiftly and definitively.
In some cases, the challenge may be staffing related. Have you held on to certain employees much longer than you should have? Or have you delayed hiring additional people to the point where it's hurting your business?
Other situations may relate to overall business strategy; does a particular line of business that made sense once upon a time still make sense today?
Only you know the extent of what you need to do, and it's up to you to make the changes to fix it.
Although today is Bastille Day, I'm not recommending that you blow up your business. Rather, think about whether a klysma is appropriate, and if so, commit to action and do what you need to do.
Have a great week!
Copyright 2011 Lisa M. Aldisert
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