Comments on: The Remarkable Importance of Systems

By: It’a Finally Over! (Probably) The Longest Operations Review In History. | Suhail Algosaibi’s Radical Dojo

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:59:57 +0000

[...] in having proper systems. To see an in-depth blog post on the importance of systems, click here. Also, make sure to see my video book review about [...]

By: Will Newman

Will Newman — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:43:55 +0000

Suhail, in my experience good systems yield standard operating procedures (SOPs)that allow staff to handle routine issues routinely SO THAT they have the time to handle non-routine issues with common sense and sensitivity, which is where their humanity and creativity and other important traits and values can shine forth. You are so very right to stress systems. Great job of explaining things.

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By: dougie

dougie — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:56:04 +0000

If the discussion is systems then on must distinguish between open and closed systems. Open systems refer to systems that interact with other systems or the outside environment, whereas closed systems refer to systems having relatively little interaction with other systems or the outside environment.

Closed systems work in isolation from the external environment and are usually the first casualty in any external environmental shifts.

Open systems are aware of their place within the external environment and shift as needed.

I just returned to Bahrain and by most measures the place I work at has PEOPLE in positions, not SYSTEMS. The main problem here is that you almost have to pander to certain individuals because if they ever left your business would be in the lurch!

By: reem

reem — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:23:08 +0000

i saw the the aqar magazine today while at a client meeting! LOL! synchronicity !

By: Anonny

Anonny — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 23:23:55 +0000

Good enough, but a couple of points:

I don’t get on well with over-systematization. I’ve suffered in the past because my work is creative and systems have hurt me.

I think the dehumanizing effects of overly powerful systems are exemplified by places like macdonalds. No individuality or individualism. Horribly homogenous product. Bad externalities. I don’t eat there and I wish others wouldn’t.

Systems don’t liberate the majority. They can be used to suppress individuality, initiative, creativity and, yes, basic humanity (I don’t think I’m exaggerating – how does the military work?). They can suppress the urge to greatness.

By: Ice

Ice — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 08:39:50 +0000

Praise to God Alimghty,

Every time i learn something new from your mails as well as from the above article.

I like your way of explaining things in different plus attractive manner that makes reading more interesting

Thankyou.

By: Suhail

Suhail — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:16:15 +0000

By the way guys, a big part of having systems is adding checklists. Here’s an interesting post by Dr. Joe Vitale on the topic:
http://blog.mrfire.com/the-checklist-manifesto/comment-page-1/#comment-122152

By: Suhail

Suhail — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:53:54 +0000

Thanks for the kind words Reem, and good luck with unslaving yourself! My father is still there and improving, thanks for asking.

By: Suhail

Suhail — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:51:42 +0000

Thanks for sharing your thoughts guy. Good luck with the systematisation. As for sharing the hiring manual, I’ll be int ouch with you privately regarding that