1) Lack of Appropriate Skills Given The Market Landscape

There appears to be a shortage of qualified individuals in your market and it’s costing companies, and industries, resources and valuable time. Positions are hard to fill due to a lack of specialist skills, resulting from the advancement of technology. The accelerated rate of change is projected to increase dramatically, thus further widening the skills gaps across industries. The prime primary factor is maintaining continued education and training curricula that is current with modern needs.

Solutions:

5Paragraph improves communication about the skills requirements, overall qualifications, and sought after credentials for employers, employees and, contractors.

To make lasting impact, hold department-wide education and training for specific positions - the cost to provide the necessary education or training is obvious. However, it’s less expensive than hiring new staff.

2) Evolutionary Process of Technology Results In Obsolescence

Gear equipment and methods for engaging the market may change drastically.  Our world is enthralled with rapid technology evolution. Market competition advances technology but is has a significant cost. Accelerated systems obsoletion, frequent updates ands an increasing skills deficit between the creators of the technology and the users and maintainers.

Solution:

5Paragraph empowers leaders with the process needed to plan and execute operations on any scale, no matter the technology associated with completing the mission. To avoid obsolescence we watch our market and trends. We review analytics and innovate based on customer needs and wants; their demand drives the market. Understanding the situation enables leaders to cultivate innovation, strategizing how to approach new tech and develop a plan to accommodate change and, consistently assessing business needs and resources will help keep your enterprise current and relevant in the current market. It’s unfortunate but we must accept the reality of rewriting our most critical business apps every few years as a good investment in security, artificial intelligence and other advancements. 5Paragraph remains the constant planning template and structure for our leaders to create and develop new technologies for the advancement of the industry overall.

3) Eliminate Organizational Silos & Information Fiefdoms

Successful business relies on communication and dissemination of information. The negative results of organizational silos is evident between departments where value is placed on their “agenda”. This degrades culture by creating an “us” versus “them” mentality between workers and leaders managing resources. Those who disenfranchise areas of the organization are destined for resentment in the ranks.

Harboring and sharing information between silos results in a lack of company morale. There is no longer a sense of community and even significant profit loss when departmental collaboration is broken. An example is a business team may procure tools that interact with customer data and information but do not integrate with other systems for shared insights between the departments. Workers making the vision of the organization a reality wills struggle under such conditions if not recognized and remedied.

The sad truth is the customer has the most problems and worst experience when an organization fails to communicate and share information and intelligence effectively and efficiently.

Solutions:

Use 5Paragraph to create, develop and, encourage all leaders across all departments and cross-functional teams to work on company-wide problems / opportunities. Encourage leaders and workers to get to know each other. Empower leaders using 5Paragraph to gain exposure to other company areas and even accept assignments in other teams or roles in order to gain an understanding of the key functions withing the organization. This empowers leaders to provide solutions for problems at the lowest levels possible.

When you use 5Paragraph as a process for planning and managing recourses, it becomes easier to adopt not information sharing and collaborative software, such as a digital workplace portal, for workers and leaders to share information, data analytics and materials across the organization.

It becomes easier to embrace cloud-based solutions and integration platforms for synchronization across the organization when using 5Paragraph because leaders at every level have a process in place to enable cross communication in hard copy; the computing systems working in tandem with 5Paragraph hard copy ensure systems talk with each other and share information to benefit and facilitate the customer experience.

When the power and lights go out, how will your people run the organization? How will they safely shut down what needs to be shut down in a case of emergency if the systems they us are all digital, in a computer? What hard copy processes do you use to keep the organization running smoothly while communicating effectively among the ranks? 5Paragraph

4) Many Organizations Lack Agility to Support Business Needs

Modern tech in business has become convoluted and complex. Making changes should not require an act of Congress.  Decision making processes can often take more time than needs to in delivering customer value. The reasons for this are typically related to integration complexity, not using leadership process solutions, lack of leadership skills and/or limited decision making processes (such as writing an immediate action plan in template to ensure all personnel are able to read what needs to be done and what adjacent department will be working on in order to make the overall organization’s mission a success). Further, it is also disruptive when teams are consistently sent back to the higher decision maker to get instruction, rather thank creating solutions that (out)pace the competition and ultimately deliver customer value.

Solutions:

Transition from operational agility to strategic agility using 5Paragraph. This is a way to create new markets, develop new products, and make direct efforts toward new customers vs. existing product improvements.

5Paragraph is a process on hard copy that delivers unique value through simple and effective communication methods. Leaders at every level use the same templates and terminology to delegate authority while maintaining control of their area of responsibility within the organization. They own their area of the mission of the organization and work in their capacity between departments to make the overall organization’s mission a success.

5) Advanced User Expectations Based on Consumer Manipulation

Media manipulate consumers who then demand the goods, products and services they see on T.V. in the movies, and on video games. It’s in the commercials our kids watch between the cartoons full of product placements and it’s baked into our soap operas, sitcoms, satires, and comedies. It’s everywhere and helps control the emotions of the would be customer. The user demands an immediate satisfaction that must be met in order to stay relevant in fast paced markets. Users have expectations set by the media they consume. We as leaders need to meet their expectations and remain flexible to changes in the market which may occur over night.

Solutions:

When leaders are empowered with a simple and effective template for creating a focused action for solving a problem in real time, they are infused with a confidence that cannot be matched. User expectations are heightened through the media they experience. Changes in the market can happen overnight. 5Paragraph is the investment that pays back in terms of leader engagement. Leaders have a process to tackles changes and challenges as they arise.

6) Many Organizations Lack An Agile Business Operating System Integration

In order to be an agile organization, the operations of the business need to function well together to meet the demands of the customer. This requires companies to have systems that integrate well with each other and are flexible enough to handle the rapid pace of change in the market. However, many enterprises are lost in silos and process that are outdated and obsolete. Without adequate communication and planning between departments, and between overall businesses in a conglomerate. The organization will collapse from within; basically “one hand doesn’t know what the other is doing”. This lack of operating system integration ultimately results in a poor customer experience.

Solution:

Integrate every element of the organization using the same business operating system, 5Paragraph. When every leader in the organization, from the board of directors to the C-Suite and the executives on down to individual workers in their areas of expertise, when they all use the same template, they will effectively communicate, coordinate, and carry out the overall mission of the entire organization.

5Paragraph can even be used by conglomerates to operate multiple businesses, whether part of a chain of stores or independent operations in different various markets. 5Paragraph makes it simple to effectively communicate the needs for support in key areas of the business in order to meet the needs of the customer. Each operational leader carries out their function and owns their mission to ensure overall business success. Each leader operates autonomously with the resources and people provided while maintaining influence and control over the functioning components under their duty and charge. 5Paragraph works for $1MM - $100BB + size organizations. It is simply a matter of applying the same basic template throughout the entire organization; just like how the 5Paragraph is applied throughout the entire United States Department of Defense with a $1Trillion+ budget, down the 6 branches, down the brigades, fleets, divisions, regiments, battalions, companies, platoons, squads - all the way down – to the leaders on the ground making decisions in the field. Those in the field know the challenges the organization faces daily. They know how to take care of the customers needs. They pass their debriefs back up the chain of command. Their debriefs are combined into After Action Reports to analyze issues and resolve problems at the lowest possible level. The next higher leaders After Action Reports are combined into After Action Review that leaders use to address support needs for subordinates.

5Paragraph empowers leaders to Plan, Act, Debrief at the lowest level then pass up intelligence and requests using After Action Reports. Leaders at the highest level combine these reports into After Action Reviews and work with subordinates to address the needs below. This aggregates into an annual After Action Review. It’s a virtuous cycle for the entire organization. 5Paragraph is powerful.

7) Market Research, Quotas, Inventory, Key Performance Indicators – An Abundance of Data but No Real Insights

Enterprises have access to more information and data than ever before. There is more data being collected than ever before. However, most organizations aren’t using their data effectively, because they lack the decision-making and planning processes needed to convert data into action. It requires engaging with different lines of business drawing different conclusions and pulling their efforts together into a clear picture so leaders can understand problems and grapple with them to create solutions. Having an abundance of data is great so long as leaders know how and where to access the data what to do with the data to make a decision that will benefit the organization as a whole.

Solution:

Companies need to have data governance by developing processes and protocols using 5Paragraph. Each year, more companies are moving toward integrating predictive analysis into their overall decision making processes, like data mining and predictive modelling, to help make informed decisions in real time. They should also look to use data warehouses and data lakes, as potential areas to store and access data, as well as strong data analytics for business intelligence throughout the entire organization. Free flowing information and intelligence ensure the customer has the best experience possible.

8) Physical And Cyber Security

Security of all types are vitally important. In the physical world dealing with customers and potential threats in the environment. In the cyber world, we are constantly at threat for an attach. This is especially with ransomware and malware attacks happening routinely — this can be the cause of massive costs. Customers are aware and concerned about their personal safety onsite and in the cyber world, the latest breaches of their personal data. Organizations must look at security on multiple levels; physical location, data, server infrastructure, blockchain user permissions and more.

Solutions:

Physical security has a number of concerns and options. “Shrink Protection Specialists” to armed security personnel all have their level of observation, threat analysis and, escalation of force. There are a number of security-oriented tools available on the market. New and better gear and equipment evolve rapidly. Organizations should be determining which ones can help protect the people in the location, the goods and products in the location and the structures adequately. The security personnel are going to potentially encounter the overall workforce. It is crucial that all departments understand the security posture of the location they’re working out of; including their homes. 5Paragraph empowers leaders across departments to understand the mission of the security teams and what may be required of them and their teams in a real-world scenario.

5Paragraph makes it easy to move systems and applications to other systems by making it clear and concise how the integrations will occur. In a similar sense, the different branches within the armed forces must occasionally integrate missions. This is achieved by using the same planning and coordination templates across the ranks. Leaders can cooperatively plan and execute missions together; and attach/detach from elements within the organization. Additionally, for any custom software and or application development, organizations can (and should) have their development leaders follow the OWASP Top 10. This is a list of the 10 most dangerous current web application security issues and flaws, along with effective tactics and methods of dealing with those problems. Also, equally important, is to ensure that user permissions have protocols that limit usage to relevant job duties (blockchain can be a method to solve this); And educating employees to increase physical and cyber security consciousness, and regularly auditing process and apps for updates, changes and integrations. 5Paragraph keeps everyone on the same page using the same template.

9) Regulatory And Tax Compliance

Compliance in some industries may be the key to maintaining overall standards of practice. In all industries, compliance with regulatory and tax code is a part of the reality in doing business. It is necessary to accommodate changing regulations by planning with the flow and changes of the system. This is a task that requires understanding and perseverance to navigate the compliancy, given the specific environment. Implementing the necessary actions requires planning and controlled execution.

Solutions:

Use 5Paragraph to outline needs and to pivot as compliancy changes occur. When onboarding specialized staff, use 5Paragraph to brief their area of action that is needed and tasks that must take place. The specialist may understand the inner workings of an area of code and or the necessary steps to take. This eliminates the need for less-qualified personnel to handle compliance issues while pinpointing the focus of the specialist.

5Paragraph makes it easy to analyze and adopt compliance industry best practices and an overall ‘Governance, Risk and Compliance’ strategy/framework.

Organizations need to ensure that any off-the-shelf systems and tools that they use are compliant with the rules and regulations that apply to their industry. 5Paragraph makes it easy to adjust when need be.

10) Difficulty Handling Operational Obstacles

The most difficult obstacles that organizations often face include resource allocation, legacy business models, organizational resistance, and inflexibility. Organizations will often identify that too many resources are being granted to one aspect of the business and too few to another. This is a complex issue faced routinely by the C-suite leaders, executives, and managers across departments.

Solutions:

5Paragraph is the solution to this problem; the one advice I can offer you to ensure success at every level is remain open, honest, and transparent in planning and sharing of information and intelligence. “The very word ‘secrecy’ is repugnant in a free and open society” – John F. Kennedy.

Adopt the simple practice of using 5Paragraph and encourage high-velocity decision making.

Many organizations have made the initial switch to a new business management method for the digital world; only to have initiatives get stalled in implementation.

Solution 2: Initiate company-wide adoption through 5Paragraph ecourse which results in certification and practical application of 5Paragraph. These training courses empower leaders to create plans and execute. Leaders are empower to create plans, overview briefings, pro forma data sheets and, develop presentations that share their vision for how they will carry out their area of the mission of the organization. 5Paragarph empowers leader to share informational proceedings to help employee and leaders clearly identify and address the needs of the organization while remaining flexible and less resistance to change.

Resistance to implementing new systems, or even workflows, is common because it means social change and a potential shift in the culture of the organization. It can threaten established employees who perceive their jobs are jeopardized by change or fear that their skills are outdated.

Solution 3: Implement 5Paragraph staff training and provide 1:1 coaching and personalized follow-through on transitional milestones with a 5Paragraph advisor.

Organizations are facing a plethora of difficult pain points as technology and business needs evolve and targets change; so too will the challenges. Whatever pain points your organization is facing, 5Paragraph offers potential solutions. The only real question is whether the struggles your organization faces are a high enough priority to address now or if you are willing to gamble by addressing them in the future.

5Paragraph is the human intuitive method to manage resources and lead people. It’s been around since before Jesus walked the earth. Know it, love it, use it. 5Paragraph.com