2. People are spending too much time "putting out fires."

3. Many people are not aware of what others are doing.

4. People lack understanding of where the firm is heading.

5. There are too few good managers.

6. Everybody feels "I have to do it myself if I want to get it done correctly."

7. Most people feel our meetings are a waste of time.

8. When plans are made, there is very little follow-up and things just don't get done.

9. Some people feel insecure about their place in the firm.

10. The firm has continued to grow in sales but not in profits.

Source: Management Systems

Consulting Corp.