The Three Cs of an Effective System of Managing

An effective system of managing combines three key attributes: clarity, communication, and commitment. Together, these three attributes focus the management team and the entire company on the important goals and actions that must be accomplished.

1. Clarity: The management system should provide an effective means of providing everyone with a clear and unambiguous view of the important actions to be taken—today and every day. It should focus everyone’s attention on the goals to be accomplished and the strategies and actions required to attain those goals.

2. Communication: The management system should provide an inherently effective means of communication among all members of the company. We know ...

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