In Corporate America, there is one way that things should be done, the companies way. Now, if you don't know the company's way, I am sure that there is a "process flow" you can reference.
Process flows are a great way to create uniformity, efficiently, and productivity. The down side is that if these processes are too stringent, your employees begin to function more like robots than educated, free thinking humans. Have you ever wondered why some job postings require a certain number of years of experience or education? The reason is simple. The position should require these skills. Now, if the company is going to teach you how to do each process with line by line uniformity, do you really need the education or experience?
The reason why people start up businesses and succeed is because there are multiple ways to get to the finish line. Sometimes, a start up business has the free thinking creativity to find a better way of getting to the finish line. It may not be the fastest or cheapest way, but it may be better for the customer. Think about it; micro brews, Patagonia, custom built furniture, the list is endless. All of these things are created by people who know the "processes". These people know the rules, but they used their grey matter to make the end result a customer pleasing experience by putting a their own spin on things.
The bottom line is important. It is how we stay in business. However, providing products and services that we are proud of is why we are in business.
The most wasted of all days is one without laughter. ---e. e. cummings
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