Avoid the 2 Pitfalls of Best Practises

Avoid the 2 Pitfalls of Best Practices We all want to hear about best practises, or expect other people to adopt our best practises. It then work so well and it can be invaluable to know the "best practice."…. Yet, when it comes time to implement that exemplar way of doing things, many organizations fall short. It mostly does not work….Next time you want to do what the best in the field is doing, avoid these two hazards: Failure to adapt. What works in one business will not likely work in yours unless the practice is customized for your culture, environment, and people. Tailor any lesson from others to fit your unique situation. In essence before implementation ensure that you change it accordingly to fit your business. Failure to adopt. A borrowed process or tool won't work unless you have commitment from your leadership and fellow staff, as well as those responsible for using or implementing it. Be sure you have full support before you implement. Today's Management Tip was adapted from "Why Best Practices Are Hard to Practice" by Ron Ashkenas brought to you and further adapted by Edwin van Wyk via Harvard Business Review.