You’re Always Creating Systems and Processes

A lot of business owners think systems and processes are something they can create later on, when they have time. But the truth is, you’re creating them every day that you operate your company—you’re just not always doing it intentionally.

The systems and processes you create without intention can often work for a while—until they don’t. And when they don’t work anymore, you’re usually in a state where slowing down to create them feels impossible.

The saying “you have to slow down to speed up” applies here—because if you wait to slow down until you’re drowning in responsibilities, will you actually be able to slow down without your operations grinding to halt or falling apart?

The truth is that no one else can simply come in and create systems and processes for you. 

Yes, you may have team members who will try to help, and there are also operations firms that can help (🙋🏽‍♀️), but you will still have to slow down to get them the information they need. And you will also have to find the time to review what they create.

In a world and business culture addicted to the promise of quick wins and audacious efforts, don’t be seduced by shortcut solutions to systems and process development. 

Yes, there are tools out there that can make documenting your systems and processes easier and less time-consuming. But some things can only be accomplished through dedication and commitment. Just like your health and relationships, the work required of you to develop and maintain functional systems and processes in your business is ongoing. 

So do yourself a favor and start making time. You don’t have to do it all in one sitting, one week, or even one month. Just start chipping away at it.

And if you’re struggling with where to start or how to get started, we’ve got you covered! Our Delegation Planner will enable you to quickly categorize all of the processes in your business at a high level. Using this tool, you’ll be able to see what you should delegate right away, serving as a roadmap for which of your processes you should define and document first.