In the boundless ocean of the business world, every organization is akin to a fine yacht. Riza, as the captain of your yacht in the yachting industry, it is of utmost importance for you to have an intimate understanding of every knot, sail, and deckhand aboard. Your organization chart serves as your maritime map; it is the compass that guides your journey and the sextant by which you chart your course.
Picture your organization chart, not as a mere list of titles and roles, adorned in vibrant colours to appease shareholders, but rather as a ship's log of tasks and responsibilities. Take for instance your dual roles as both sales-manager and sales-person. Just as a ship cannot sail without a crew, your chart should display these two separate roles, allowing you to one day cast off the role of the sales-person, focusing on steering the ship as a sales-manager, while your able crew navigates the choppy seas of sales.
Look again at your organizational map. Notice the informal ties that connect your team, akin to the unseen currents that shape your voyage. These relationships can steer your ship in surprising ways. For example, a deckhand with a special rapport with the captain might influence the ship's course more than their rank suggests. Chart these invisible channels to better navigate your team dynamics.
Now, draw your attention to the potential bottlenecks in your organization. Just as treacherous shallows can hinder your yacht's progress, so too can underperformance from your team. In the chart, these bottlenecks are shoals waiting to run your business aground. Identify their overseers, the navigators who must steer these individuals through the challenging waters, and evaluate the tools they use to guide them.
Riza, the organization chart is your nautical almanac. It may seem overwhelming for a colossal vessel, but its value is immense for any ship, no matter the size. Like a skillful mariner, use it to chart your course, navigate your team, and steer your business to the smooth waters of success. The seas of change may be challenging, but with a well-drawn chart and a steady hand, you can captain your yacht towards a bright horizon.