Consider the heart as the first element to take care of. The heart is essential; without a beating heart, it is impossible to be alive. It may function under limited conditions, but the results will be similar, and as time passes, it only worsens as it degrades over time.

The heart distributes all the necessary ingredients to the body. If this vital element is not functioning correctly, the body struggles. This is due to a lack of the substances needed for life in the right place and time.

The same is true for your organization. To have order and clarity, you must have suitable substances, such as information, decisions, a toolbox, or money, in the right place at the right time. To save time and money by doing meaningful things and not spending energy herding cats.

It means having the right people in the right seat on the bus with all the necessary information and competencies to act when needed.

This setup promotes ownership because when something happens, the person can fix it, which increases engagement. The circle comes full circle.

When collaboration doesn’t work correctly, the pressure increases. If you push harder, the heart will get sicker. After some time under tension, it will stop working. Chronic heart disease can lead to death; the same applies to your company.

Take care of your people and the culture you support. People are the heart of an organization. Engaged people gain more than efficiency and processes.