Everyday Human Resource Management : "A FISH ROTS FROM THE HEAD DOWN"

The statement “a fish rots from the head down” means that, in addition to being a major contributing factor in an organization's success, leadership is also the root cause of an organization's failure and demise. This is true whether that organization is a country, a company, or a sales force. (GOOGLE)

The phrase is based on the idea that when a fish rots, the head is the first part to decompose. The rot then spreads to the rest of the body.?

REFERENCE EXAMPLE

In business, the expression is used to suggest that when an organization is struggling, the leadership is likely to be blamed. For example, if a leader makes derogatory remarks to his team, those team members may follow suit.?

The expression can be used to describe problems in a variety of organizations, including: A company, A country, A sales force, A household, and any group of people.?

REKARED AREAS

The phrase is often used in social sciences, particularly in studies of corruption and social trust.?

MAKING IMPULSIVE DECISIONS

Without getting or wanting more information - you will be making uninformed decisions. Uninformed decisions quickly and eventually creates chaos at the workplace.

HAVE A TOWN-MEETING OR 2

Discuss with your team and general staff the issues and challenges they encounter on a daily, weekly, monthly and annually.

Face the facts and be prepared to hear and listen to what you are not prepared to be told!

Are you only wanting to hear what you want to hear or do you have the spine to hear what you need to be told?

BEFORE IT GETS WORSE...

.....do execute damage control.

Mop up the nonsense that you caused or ignored.

It's never too late. It's never too late!!!