Emergencies Should Not Be S.O.P.
I read a brief article today that reminded me of my “emergency aversion”. I am attaching a link below to that article and related articles.
I have been in organizations that consider emergencies “normal”. Many people thrive on the adrenalin rush or jumping up to be “superheroes”. Emergencies are bad for business. They pull resources away from normal operations. Who is steering the ship while everyone is dealing with the emergency? How are emergencies affecting your organization?
If your project and/or team are in a constant state of emergency, sit your team down to figure out the root cause. Document and learn the lessons from emergencies. Look for ways to avoid them in the future. Train your team to be “early warning” systems, alerting you to issues before they become emergencies.