A Little Structure Can Keep You Sane - By Kate Farnady Managing people is always hard work, but it's even more difficult in an uncertain economic environment. Even as you're hustling to meet your goals and motivate your staff, everyone is looking to you to solve problems, shuffle schedules, juggle resources, track progress, and clean up the inevitable messes. And when you get done with all that, maybe, just maybe, you'll have a few minutes of uninterrupted time to get your own work done.
Many organizations operate without clear organizational structures.
That's a mistake. If you're responsible for a team, you have to know who's on it. A clear organizational structure is the bedrock of a healthy team. Every member of a team should have a clear understanding of their responsibilities within the group, and the expectations these entail. Clearly defined roles and responsibilities enable people to focus on getting things done, without wasting time trying to figure out what they should and shouldn't be doing.