From time to time I’ll get into a discussion about the need for documented business processes when you have ‘talent’ in the business.
I think it is a comforting thought. Hire a few good people and the need for systemisation and control goes away.
I like people that are good at what they do. However, I often find that approach ends up something like the top half of the image below:
Four smart people, four different ways…
So, SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) get my vote every time. Even smart people need some structure to work off if there is more than just them in the organisation.
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