Revenues are down. Management will try to overcome some of these obstacles. People are assigned responsibility to fix the problem without really understanding what the problem is, where it came from, how long it has been there, and who is ultimately accountable. One idea after another is tried, but there is rarely long term planning done to assure the idea will work, is affordable, and will make a difference. Most of the ideas for change come from management, are thrown out into the bull pen and left to die.
Strong leaders plan and then implement.
They delegate, not dictate. Many business owners and executives have come to the crossroads in their career where they must evoke change. Open up to change. Ask the following questions. The willingness to try ideas is paramount to growth.