Systems are intimate
In every sense of the word :)
The very defination of a business is a system that generates value, ideally on its own. Without that, it is just self employment isn't it?
A lot of people think that people are the most important part of a business. True, but let's say you hire the best talent in the world. A dream come true for you. They join. Now, what do you think happens on the first day?
They need to know what to do, how this new company works, etc. They need smooth systems so they can do their thing effectively. A great environment around them is as much a requirement as their talent isn't it?
Another issue people get stuck with is getting stuck in the activities of a business. Unless you take time out to figure out how the business should work, you will be subject to random realities of the market.
You tell me — who will design your business if not you?
You “design” your business only via systems. Weather it is internal communications, marketing strategies, finance or HR, setting up each as a system is the only way isn’t it? Especially if you want your business to run on its own, creating them is your business.
How your systems are setup is how your business runs. How your systems run and respond to shifting markets is how well you do.
So, systems are not just the most intimate part of your business, but are your business.
Pick one crucial system to fix today!