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The "I" Chart
by Joe Mayne
Do you remember the organizational chart? It showed to whom you reported,
to whom they reported and so on. It also showed lines of authority
and proper channels. Often times it was in the form of a pyramid with
few at the top.
Successful employers and employees do not get hung up on these charts
any longer. They don't offer the true picture. To see how an organization
actually operates you need to tear off the facade of the pyramid shaped
org chart to find the "I" chart. It doesn't show who reports
to whom. It
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illustrates, without a fault, who makes things happen. You can call it
a network or web formation because each person is represented by a node.
The folks that sport the "its not my job" mentality have very
few lines attached to their node. The "I can," "I know,"
"I'll find out," "I'll help," "I will" workers
are the types of people who others seek out. Many projects, lines of communication
and information paths intersect at the nodes of these people. They are
crucial to the success of any company. Even as promotions and advancement
opportunities come (and they will), they remain in the know and in the
flow.
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If you're the type of person who doesn't want to be bothered by interruptions
and the requests of others...keep your node small. The lines will pass
you by. But if you enjoy interaction and can grow your "I can"
attitude, you'll find your place in the network one where knowledge, information,
tips and opportunity intersect. You become a resource. You become vital.
You grow and become more. This is true for large organizations or the
self-employed. I encourage you to see where you are on this web shaped
"I" chart. Do a self examination and position yourself in the
flow or on the fringe. Your choice.
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