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# Processes should serve the team

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 Kenny@Maru

January 26, 2026

## **Are you working *for* the spreradsheet?**

"Process."

For many, the word implies red tape. It suggests barriers, time-thieves, and blunt instruments used to micromanage.

But that is only true of *bad* processes.

A good process isn't a cage; it’s a foundation. It is the structure that turns a collection of isolated departments into a cohesive unit. However, there is a vital distinction to make:

**Efficient vs. Effective** You can have a rigorous process that is technically "efficient" but makes your team miserable. If your staff feel like they are working *for* the spreadsheet—feeding the system rather than doing their job—then the process has failed.

**The "Shortcut" Trap** Without agreed processes, people naturally find shortcuts.

- "I'll just email this order instead of logging it."
- "I'll skip the data entry to get the quote out faster."

It feels efficient to the individual. But a shortcut for Sales often becomes a nightmare for Finance. By saving five minutes personally, they unintentionally create an hour of work downstream, fueling friction and animosity between teams.

**The Definition of Company** At Maru, our favourite definition of "Company" is this: *> Being with another or others, especially in a way that provides friendship and enjoyment.*

That is what business should aspire to. But you cannot enjoy working together if you are constantly cleaning up each other's mess due to a lack of structure.

**Process is Culture** When processes are designed with the human element in mind, they do more than move data. They reduce friction. They stop the "he said/she said" arguments. They create the space for collaboration.

Good processes don’t just drive efficiency. They shape the culture of your company into something stronger, healthier, and more human.

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