Structure and Organization Read Exodus 18:1-27.Organizations are good. They gather multiple resources and focus them on a mutually desirable outcome. Well-led organizations can accomplish far more than any individual can hope to accomplish alone. Thats the truth. But how many organizations are anything but organized? A number of successful business people are purposely keeping their operations very small--or working alone--because they feel that bigger is anything but better. Todays reading shows us that this doesnt have to be the case. Moses was overwhelmed by the problems of leading a large number of people. His father-in-law invented what has become a thriving profession: Jethro is historys first recorded management consultant. He helped Moses to see that organization and structure are essential to effective operation. Not only is work accomplished more efficiently, but people are better served and supported in doing the work.Moses discovered the importance of organizational structure when he was still a fledgling leader. The principle embodied here is that effective leaders create a structure that nurtures the health of those they lead. Moses did this by hand-picking potential leaders, training them and empowering them. Moses teaches us that key leaders can still maintain some control--when problems arose, he still acted as a final arbiter. But through effective delegation a leader can multiply his or her effectiveness and better meet the needs of those who require personal attention.Its worth noting that the idea for the organizational structure didnt come from Moses but from his father-in-law, Jethro. A strong leader is approachable and willing to allow others to tweak the structure of his or her organization, if doing so will strengthen it. To whom do you turn to find help in strengthening your organization?
Posted on: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 05:10:27 +0000
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