It is very easy to spend too much time working on small problems and not enough time forecasting icebergs and scouting opportunities.  In my organization, I think we sometimes spend hours debating the font size and attached clip art of a particular memo and only a few minutes discussing the content!  We've even gotten bogged down on what brand of glue works best for interior miter joints.  Every once in a while, it becomes necessary to close the notepad and start over with a fresh page and perspective.  It's all about getting back to basics.

Tags: management , organization