Being a business owner, I know that ‘organization’ is a much more complicated structure than one might think! Every person has their own habits and motivation and it is a delicate balance to nurturing their spirit.
When it comes to the weakest link, knowing that there is always going to be one is a sobering thought. Part of it comes down to culture as a concept for the organization. When you are conscious of culture as a leader, it definitely helps when projecting tactics into strategy and vision. All 3 needed for any kind of organizational success.
What do we do with that weakest link? Strengthen it? Replace it? Surround it with stronger links so they are not a huge liability?
Tough questions but the smaller an organization it is, the more important it is to make sure the weakest link is as strong possible.