Break Through 1 – The Ceiling

In his article in Harvard Business Review, Evolution and Revolution as Organizations Grow, Larry E. Greiner states “All organizations appear to experience revolutionary difficulty and upheaval, and many of these organizations falter, plateau, fail, or get acquired rather than grow further.” In short, we all “hit the ceiling.” And we have one of three paths to take: grow, die, or stagnate. Which path do you want to take your business down?

When we’re stuck and just can’t seem to break through the ceiling, we need something new. In his book, Designing Organizations for High Performance, David Hanna quotes his colleague at Procter and Gamble, “All organizations are perfectly designed to get the results they get!” You are getting exactly what your business “system” is designed to give you. Feeling overwhelmed? Stuck? Fearful? Perhaps you should stop looking at and judging yourself and those around you, and instead, look at your system.

Most entrepreneurial businesses were cobbled together using different ideas and practices from other businesses, books, consultants, podcasts, or newly hired “experts.” The business is running on a patchwork of methods, practices, and tools that don’t fit and work together. Inordinate amounts of energy and time are spent on redirecting people and managing the system. Wouldn’t it be better and easier to have a system in which all the parts work together, align your people, and facilitate managing the business?

EOS®, the Entrepreneurial Operating System®, is one such system used to manage your business. EOS® is designed to help managers break through the ceiling and continue to grow. It is a system that is comprehensive yet simple – for the entrepreneur. It is made up of time-tested, proven, and practical tools that all work together. With a system, you’ll spend less time trying to make the string and baling wire work, and more time serving your clients and customers, growing the business, and leading your people.

Need help implementing a system for your business? [email protected].

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