As organizations work their way through the current and future recessions (yes there will be more), it is a time to think about getting back to the basics of what makes the organization work most effectively. The basics start with six areas that the ownership/leadership should focus on; Goal Setting, Delegation of Responsibilities, Knowing the Details, Prioritize the Issues, Time Management, and Leadership. Review your culture and don’t blindly go forward in directions that were mapped out by the past, they may be leading you toward a destination that is not in your business plan.