My Project

My project has been on my mind for over 2 weeks. Initially I had planned on developing a method to streamline the performance review process at my office. I thought this would be a good idea because there really is no system of record or follow-through from one performance review to another. Then I began to think of another problem at my office; communication. We try to get messages to everyone, but it just seems like we are always missing some important ones.

I attempted to implement Yammer, and it was successful for about a week, but I noticed that the people that were not using it were the most senior members of the staff. These 2 people are burdened everyday with information. Some of it relevant to the office, and some irrelevant to the office. I thought that I would start with them regarding the communication problem. Try and think of a filter system for them where they will be able to determine what everyone in the office should know.

I thought of weekly meetings with these 2. Then I thought maybe they both need a personal assistant. Someone who will read their emails, scan their phone calls and ask for updates after every call or meeting. Then I thought about the cost associated with hiring 2 personal assistants. We are a small staffing company that does not have the financial resources to hire personal assistants.

Honestly, I am stuck. I want to help with the flow of communication, I feel like I am doing my part, but I don't feel that everyone is.

Looking for some insight...