The Idiots Guide to Interdependence

Life is a team sport and this means that when you are in business, there is massive need to collaborate (as explained in my last post) and share work with people who over time you learn to trust. Interdependence is a term which explains the same business phenomenon BUT with a understated downside.

It is said that the best business idioms involves the easiest route to market, the simplest of ideas, plans most relevant to your chosen environment and the LEAST amount of interdependence on others. Which of course flys in the face of good ol' team work. Not entirely the best correlation to draw at this time, but I'm going to explore it nether-the-less.

When 'business gurus' suggest that interdependence on others is a bad thing, they mean you to understand this in context of what it is that you wish to achieve. For example; any kind of scalable or franchise business will rely upon external help. Whether that be shipping or frontline sales people. There is no getting away from it all. Therefore within your future business plans, allow for expansion into these areas so that you will not have to completely rely upon others. Its all about calculated risks.... or risks that you understand and can live with.

What about me? Well I am as much a calculated risk for others as they are to me. I try my hardest to communicate as much as possible so that those who use my services, understand the problems I face which can affect my ability to deliver. Being honest and open builds meaningful relationships.

Customers and clients do not want to hear about your problems, they want to see results. So the easiest way to serve yourself is to be frank with those who you expect to deliver for you and your clients. Don't let your interdependencies affect your future business relationships. Take control.

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