2nd November 2010, 08:40 PM
From my limited re-exposure to archaeology (in a "commercial" world), units/companies appear to me not to have modernised their business methods (if they have any LOL!) in line with the way archaeology has to be conducted these days.
There is a classic "stove-pipe" approach to business driven by set procedures and reports which, when you ask someone why it is done that way reply that it has always be done that way ( usually in a belligerent tone) sometimes followed by "well we've survived this long..."
The last part of the sentance is where it is going horribly wrong.
Basic business process review could make units more efficient, more manageable and, dare I say it, more professional.
I am sure this will upset a few people, but I am NOT critisizing anyone for being unprofessional...I just mean a bit of work could make things MORE professional in the way work is approached.
There is a classic "stove-pipe" approach to business driven by set procedures and reports which, when you ask someone why it is done that way reply that it has always be done that way ( usually in a belligerent tone) sometimes followed by "well we've survived this long..."
The last part of the sentance is where it is going horribly wrong.
Basic business process review could make units more efficient, more manageable and, dare I say it, more professional.
I am sure this will upset a few people, but I am NOT critisizing anyone for being unprofessional...I just mean a bit of work could make things MORE professional in the way work is approached.
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!