Family Structure

Since my presentation the other night in Dr. Valentine’s class I have had an opportunity to make a connection that works for both courses.  The organization that we are looking at for one of our projects has made me look differently at a question posed to me in my presentation debrief session.

It was a question addressed the thought that too much heart in an organization and not enough structure or framework could lead to dysfunction.

It was a good question.  The org we are looking at is fully aware of the heart/family style of leadership they have and are also fully aware of the lack of structure, since they “have no budget.”  It was a choice.  Now this had me wondering.  How does this play into success?  Knowing and deciding not to act and pursue this action is a decision.   It made me think, the leader is obviously knowledgeable and it appears that the staff knows this….  To this end I think it has made the family style they value so much stronger.    An organization can be run like a machine, mechanical and step-by-step without personal care or heart.  But it can be lead in a different direction with emotion and “touch.”  This touch piece whether physical or symbolic can lead to a better organization and better output. 

However, there does need to be structure…. How much, I don’t know, but without it people will be able to hug all day and hold hands to unemployment line….  There needs to be a balance, but finding that balance is the trick. 

Good luck everyone with finding this balance…