Algae and diatoms are organisms that are only visible through a microscope. Algae is a generic term to describe many different organisms; while diatoms are algae whose cell walls are composed of transparent, opaline silica. These are miniscule organisms that play an important role in producing 20 – 40% of the air we breathe. Furthermore, the diatoms turn energy from the sun into sugar. Together, these organisms impact our day to day lives in ways we do not often consider.

What is the connection between algae, diatoms, and running your business? . . . . We often give little consideration to the tiny, seemingly inconsequential tasks that occur on a regular, often daily occurrence that have ultimately huge impact. Together, they can suck the air out of our business and drain the energy from the impact your services and products have for your Clients as well as demoralizing your Staff.

We at My COO Resources and Aldridge Kerr regularly discuss the importance of understanding priorities and the ramifications of the way in which we do business. Like algae and diatoms, we need to understand and manage those seemingly small, daily tasks that can have a big impact on our organizations.

Here are a few questions to consider in order to obtain further clarity around this message: 

¨      Do you know the Top Ten most important (critical) processes that have the biggest impact on your organization? If not, then are there potentially daily tasks that do not have the appropriate priority within your Company? In addition, Staff may be putting too much emphasis on those tasks that will not reach the results you desire.

¨      Have you considered the implications of tasks that are routinely performed that if done incorrectly or incompletely can negatively impact your Company’s bottom line? Knowing those areas within your Company that require improvements is the first step in creating operational effectiveness.

¨      Are you positioned so that you can mitigate those “unknowns” (i.e., business interruption, market downturn) if – or when – they arise? Performing routine assessments to determine where your Company is at the greatest risk is essential for sustainability and growth.

Questions? Do not hesitate to contact me at CharleneA@mycooresources.com. Also, check out our blogs and previous newsletters and/or emails at http://www.mycooresources.com/?cat=3

Americans move more than 11 times in their lifetimes, based on multiple Experts such as the US Census Bureau, The Atlantic, and Move.org. Moving creates disruption in one’s life and can be quite stressful. A move is time demanding, requires additional expense, and takes time and energy.

Is it any wonder that folks do not like changes in the work place? Like a physical move, change can be frustrating, disruptive, and waste time and energy. Change, however, can be positive if it is effectively managed. Change can:

• Encourage creativity
• Inspire
• Reduce complacency
• Stretch our thinking
• Produce action

Managing change in this ever-changing world is crucial for an organization’s ongoing success. Establishing methods to understand what changes are occurring (or will occur) is essential. Sometimes, all that is needed is to utilize a dedicated or an external Resource to ensure change reaps those positive benefits that are desired.

Making those changes can reap exceptional results. As John C. Maxwell said so well, “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.”

Questions? Don’t hesitate to contact me at CharleneA@mycooresources.com. Also, check out our blogs and previous newsletters and/or emails at http://www.mycooresources.com/?cat=3

You know where you are headed. You know the direction you want your Company to go, right? Yet, have you heard of target fixation? It is a behavior common when driving a motorcycle in which a person becomes so focused on a single object that they tend to ride straight into it.

As Business Leaders, we need more of that target fixation where we become so focused on the goal/objective that we cannot help but achieve that goal. The reality instead is the following often happens:

• There are too many priorities so that we lose sight of what is important
• It is not clear what the object/goal is or should be

Recognizing the importance of having clarity as to what your Company wants to “hit” is the first step in achieving success. The second step is having a laser focus on that goal, in other words, have a target (or goal) fixation.

It is amazing what can be achieved when we obtain that laser focus. Sometimes, we just need to adapt some basic steps (or processes) for this to occur.

This is so applicable to using My COO Resources (www.mycooresources.com). It can help Companies define their priorities and achieve operational excellence. However, that occurs only if there is that laser focus to take the steps to be target fixated on it.

Do not hesitate to contact me at CharleneA@mycooresources.com if you want to better understand how My COO Resources can help you with target fixation. Also, check out our blogs and previous newsletters and/or emails at http://www.mycooresources.com/?cat=3

Are you prepared if one of your key employees won the lottery and didn’t show up tomorrow? Or worse, something unthinkable happened? We have a solution for that. Get started at www.mycooresources.com.

My COO Resources (www.mycooresources.com) can help you take that dream to grow your Company a reality!

A Simple Start Assessment question asks about your Company’s training program. Do you have one? Do you know how to create one? Get started at www.mycooresources.com so that you can determine what you need to build your training program.

“Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground.” Theodore Roosevelt

Dreaming big dreams can be fulfilled by being focused on what you need to do.

What’s tribal knowledge? And how can it cripple your Company? “Tribal knowledge” is a phrase used to describe information that an organization needs to run the business and/or support its Customers, yet it is not formally defined and/or documented. In most cases, this knowledge is in one or two Staff’s head. This can cripple a Company if the Staff leaves and the knowledge walks out the door with them.

My COO Resources has a solution to address the challenges surrounding tribal knowledge. Get started at www.mycooresources.com.

Has your Company clearly defined what’s most important so that you can focus on priorities? Are you clear on what those are? My COO Resources will assist you in doing this without having to hire Staff or external resources. Go to www.mycooresources.com and register to get started.

Check out My COO Resources at www.mycooresources.com. It is an alternative solution for Small Companies who are ready to take their Companies to the next level by providing an online, interactive tool that identifies and addresses their operational challenges. Take the first step and get started today!