Are You Easy To Do Business With

July 10, 2014
•
# min read
Paradigm Associates LLC

As a leader of your organization, it is your responsibility to assure that you are structured to respond to changing needs of the customers you serve.

Ask yourself:

• Is doing business with our organization easy?

• Do we communicate effectively?

• Is the way a customer places an order an easy process?

• What is our response time when a customer has a problem?

• Are our invoices correct and easy to understand?

• Do we have the right people in place to answer customers' questions?

• How do we react when we make a mistake?

• Are we flexible and able to respond quickly, or are we burdened with bureaucracy and lengthy approval process?

• Can decisions be made at the lowest level of the organization?

• Do departments work together smoothly or is there a silo mentality?

‍

Read the next article in the series:
Share this post
Performance Excellence, Process Improvement & Lean Concepts

Continue Reading Additional Articles

Assess the Role Before You Assess the Person

Before you ask if someone is right for a role, make sure everyone knows what the role should achieve, decide, coordinate, and be responsible for. Otherwise, the assessment might give an accurate view of the person but still lead to the wrong decision for the organization.

Work Smarter Before You Work Faster: Reducing Cycle Time and Creating Capacity

Learn how reducing cycle time, eliminating unnecessary work, and improving business processes can create capacity for growth and higher-value work.

Bridging the Hidden Gaps: What Managers Don't Know and What It's Costing You

The most dangerous knowledge gap in an organization isn't likely to be technical. It's strategic. Chances are high that your managers—especially middle managers—are making mission-critical decisions every day based on incomplete perspectives, untested assumptions, or outdated mental models. It's not a question of competence. It's a question of calibration.

Ready to drive results with tailored strategies? Book a strategic consultation to explore how our insights can elevate your organization.

We’re dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. If you have any questions or feedback, contact us directly by phone or email. Your insights are invaluable in refining the solutions we provide and delivering the results you expect.

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.