Systemize for predictable growth in your business

Robyn Pearson from A Friend Indeed discusses the importance of systems in business. She shares her vision for expansion, the role of systems in reducing stress, and how they contribute to the quality of service provided to families. Robyn emphasizes the need for clear definitions of systems, their components, and the significance of feedback in improving processes. The conversation also touches on hiring practices, employee training, and the balance between systemization and humanization in the workplace.

Takeaways
- Robyn's company helps family caregivers of aging loved ones.
- Expansion plans include reaching more provinces in Canada.
- Systems are essential for maintaining quality during expansion.
- A system is an order of activities that produce predictable results.
- Reducing stress is a key motivation for implementing systems.
- Visit summaries provide reassurance to families about care quality.
- Hiring processes should focus on personality fit.
- Training should teach employees how to think, not just what to do.
- Feedback from systems helps identify areas for improvement.
- Preparation is crucial for successful system implementation.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to A Friend Indeed
02:47 Expansion Plans and Future Vision
04:51 Understanding Systems in Business
06:32 The Importance of Systemizing Creativity
08:20 Key Components of Successful Systems
09:00 Hiring and Training Systems
11:21 Communication and Follow-Through Systems
13:04 Building Trust with Families
15:13 Attracting and Retaining the Right Team
17:18 Teaching Employees How to Think
19:18 The Role of Preparation in Systems
21:41 Feedback and Continuous Improvement
31:28 Reflecting on Planning and Feedback
34:26 Embracing Individuality in the Workplace
36:26 Systemizing Processes for Efficiency
37:48 Lowering Stress through Effective Systems

Hosts are Greg Forzani and Dennis Taekema.

Our guest is Robyn Pearson with A Friend Indeed https://www.getafriendindeed.com/

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