Guide to Postmodernism and Information Management Theory

How postmodernism in business can change the way you manage
By Stacy Curtis

You never thought when you entered your business that you would need to think about Postmodernism and Information Management Theory, did you? Well, welcome to this century! Many businesses are embracing postmodern economic theory and postmodern theories of information management. Postmodernism management involves breaking down the structured hierarchy and replacing it with things like ambiguity, complexity, and diversity.

People often flock to Postmodernism and business because typically that's where the innovation comes from. As a small business owner, you knew you had to think outside the box to even start in business. Thinking beyond the "modern" norm is a way of life for many pacesetters. It can change the way you manage your business. Here are a few areas where postmodernism and information management theory can come into play:

1. Organizational structure. Think outside the traditional hierarchical org structure.

2. Marketing structure. Match your marketing strategies with postmodern economics.

3. Thought leader change. Postmodern business strategy grows your business outside of the box.

Action Steps

The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Connect with others to work out your postmodernism strategy in business Postmodern management requires some thought, so it is best to look at other companies or other businesses to see what they are doing. Connect with other business owners or pull in a consultant who has experience in postmodern management theory. Then develop your own from that. Find ways to incorporate these theories department-by-department, or situation-by-situation.

I recommend: Join the PostModern Business Network community. There you will see top stories and many resources to help you in your post modern quest. Sign up to utilize the resources available there. Or you can bring in a consultant like PostModern Enterprises who can help you work through postmodern growing pains.

Take it to the next level of postmodern management theory Go back and dust off your company's vision or mission statement. Then go directly to the heart of what you want to do, in light of all you have read.

I recommend: Check out both HorseSenseAtWork.com and CIO for examples of utilizing postmodernism in your business. In fact, HorseSenseAtWork provides an enlightening table of business categories such as Planning, Leading, and Organizing. Then outlines the difference between modern and postmodern for each category.

Learn all you can about postmodernism and management philosophy Knowledge is power. The more you learn which management theory is right for you, the more focused your business will be.

I recommend: Purchase a book titled Postmodernism and Management: Pros, Cons, and the Alternative to help you get started. Also, American Thinker can add to your theory database.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

Pull together several people as your personal Board of Directors and discuss how postmodernism management theory might be great to grow your business. Host board meetings once per quarter.