Organizational Culture

While the conversation about culture is now at its apex in the business world; there are still many who are uncertain of exactly what impact culture has on the organization’s ability to break through the performance ceiling. In our years of working with organizations at various stages of maturity, we have come across many who land in the “too much” or “too little” camp, and only a few who are progressively operating in the “just right” space. In this article, we will expose t

So, how do companies like Patagonia rise above? How do they actually create a culture that lives and breathes ethical behavior guided by a core set of values – and do so sustainably and profitably? It can’t be easy, right? You might be asking, “Who leads such transformation?” “Would my company’s people widely adopt a core-values initiative?” “How would we measure success?” “How long and how much money would it take?” These are all valid C-suite questions. But if this is what’

It’s widely understood that about half of America’s marriages now end in divorce . (Actually, the divorce rate has fallen in recent years.) What’s less well-known is that, as with marriage, a roughly similar proportion of corporate mergers and acquisitions— 40 percent —also fail to fulfill the hopes of those who enter them. What’s the reason for the iffy prospects for M&A success? In a nutshell: It’s placing your trust in hope instead of doing your homework. In my experience,

What do your employees really think of your company? The modern workplace is constantly changing and the emphasis on work-life balance has intensified in recent years.  Successful companies are always looking for ways to improve the workplace, which reduces unwanted employee turnover and increases revenues. One of the biggest contributors to employee satisfaction (or dissatisfaction) is company culture. Loosely defined, corporate culture is a general set of beliefs, attitude

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Today’s leaders are living in unprecedented times, and it’s looking like the new normal is figuring out how to engage our workforces in...

A healthy Organizational Culture is necessary for the workplace, virtually or live to function in today’s world. Having a healthy, constructive corporate culture is necessary for organizational success. Shaping an intentional culture unlocks the wealth of talent within your people and drives productivity, engagement and profits. With information from KeenAlignment’s 21 day framework in shaping organizational culture, these 21 steps provide you with highly effective strategies

When the winds of change blow through any organization, there tend to be a wide range of feelings, emotions, and reactions among...

The best way to improve employee engagement and create a winning corporate culture is to articulate the purpose and mission of the organization in a way that inspires people to be all in. That being said, gaining employee buy-in takes more than a steady check and a strong building. The purpose the business exists must be more compelling than to turn a profit or make more money for the founders. The purpose of the business must be big enough and exciting enough for people to c

Renowned work cultures don’t happen by accident. Organizations with healthy, winning cultures are purposeful in designing, creating, and nurturing an environment where employees feel valued, are productive, and enjoy coming to work. The magic behind a successful company nearly always lies in its people and the inner workings of the culture surrounding them. When the workforce and culture of a company are strong, employees are aligned on purpose, vision, and strategy, teams ar

The engagement level of your workforce expands beyond the limits of offering tangibles such as a great benefits package, competitive market rates, flexible work schedules and challenging projects. Your company culture is truly your competitive advantage. Most leaders are intent on shaping a constructive, collaborative and innovative workplace; however, accomplishing this eludes most. The following 8 steps are tried-and-true advances to creating a great place to work. 1. Unde

In today’s disjointed world, most people say they feel disconnected and apathetic in regards to their jobs. With all the negative noise...