The Characteristics of a High-Performance Culture
The Characteristics of a High-Performance Culture A high-performance culture helps the organization achieve high levels of performance and results consistently over time. It’s no wonder then that building a high-performance culture is a chief goal for many organizations as it can mean the difference between stagnation and growth, competitiveness and being left behind. Regardless of […]
How to Tell Your Team That Organizational Change Is Coming
How to Tell Your Team That Organizational Change Is Coming Effective organizational change requires buy-in and support from all employees. To be adequately prepared for change, employees need to know what to expect and how to react to change. Otherwise, change can be overwhelming and unnerving. Strong communication can help employees prepare for change, and […]
What is a Culture Transformation, Exactly?
What is a Culture Transformation, Exactly? Whether an organization’s employees and leadership realize it or not, every organization has a culture. It’s defined by what the people of the organization do—culture is the sum of all behaviors. Do employees go out of the way to help each other? Is there a unified approach to the […]
How to Break Down Organizational Silos and Make Collaboration Happen
How to Break Down Organizational Silos and Make Collaboration Happen The relentless pace of change in the corporate world today requires organizational teams to work together to support a collaborative and innovative culture. However, the existence of complex hierarchies and matrixed reporting relationships often allows organizational silos to grow, which can impede the very collaboration […]
Deliver Employee Feedback That Leaves Employees Energized & Empowered
Deliver Employee Feedback That Leaves Employees Energized & Empowered Employee feedback is critical for personal and professional growth. In fact, most employees crave feedback and feel that they are not getting enough of it. According to Gallup’s 2017 State of the American Workplace report, only 20 percent of employees strongly agree that they have had […]
How to Build a High Performance Culture
How to Build a High Performance Culture A high performance culture looks different at every company, but there are some qualities that you will find across all industries. A few key characteristics include: A commitment to developing strong leaders The ability to embrace change and act quickly A strong strategy for continuous improvement These […]
How to Conduct a Corporate Culture Gap Analysis
How to Conduct a Corporate Culture Gap Analysis Introduction What is your corporate culture? While many organizations may be able to generically state the shared beliefs and values of their employees or point to the writing on the walls, some struggle to truly define, live, and measure their company culture. Culture permeates every aspect of […]
Organizational Transformation Definition and What It Means
Organizational Transformation Definition and What It Means Organizational transformation is the process of transforming and changing the existing corporate culture to achieve a competitive advantage or address a significant challenge. It can be an exciting time for any organization. It is visible action taken by organizational leaders to move from the present to the future […]
What Are the Key Components of Corporate Culture?
What Are the Key Components of Corporate Culture? Corporate culture is often defined as a set of shared beliefs and values that influence the behaviors and actions of employees. It can also be helpful to think of culture as the personality of the organization—the combination of a company’s history, vision, people, and environment. In a […]
3 Change Management Best Practices
3 Change Management Best Practices New York Times best-selling author Susan Powter once said, “The habits that took years to build do not take a day to change.” This can be said about virtually any type of change: eating patterns, exercise routines, adopting a new software system, and of course, changing habits in the workplace. […]