The Myth of Best Practices

In this solo episode of the Everyday Business Problems podcast, Dave Crysler tackles the myth of “best practices” and why blindly copying what works for someone else rarely delivers the same results. Drawing on a story from early in his leadership career, Dave shares how a borrowed quality system fell flat until it was adapted to fit the real-world needs of his team. If you’ve ever felt frustrated that a proven method didn’t work for your business, this episode will show you how to turn best practices into better outcomes through clarity, consistency, and accountability.

What You’ll Discover:

• Why best practices aren’t a silver bullet, and what to do instead.

• A real-world story about adopting and adapting a quality system from another company.

• How timing, context, and resources impact the success of any process.

• A practical way to use best practices as a foundation, not a finished product.

• The importance of involving your team to uncover the most critical tasks and hurdles.