Organisational Culture – Part 1 When we read about an association’s or charity’s culture in the media, all too often it is not a ‘good news’ story. They don’t ge…
Worth exploring a little more... Consider how these areas build the culture of a place...
Organisational Culture – Part 1 When we read about an association’s or charity’s culture in the media, all too often it is not a ‘good news’ story. They don’t ge…
Organisational Culture – Part 1 When we read about an association’s or charity’s culture in the media, all too often it is not a ‘good news’ story. They don’t ge…
Organisational Culture – Part 4 The personality metaphor ‘Organisational personhood’ refers to the legal concept that an incorporated entity, like a non-profit or for-purpose…
Zaretta L. Hammond (2014) sets out to explain CRT through the lens of neuroscience. Actually, it was that book which sparked my interest and got me into this. So, it is totally worth your time if y…
Organisational Culture – Part 3 A cautionary note Beware the power of metaphor. The metaphors used to describe your organisation can exert a strong influence on your team and stakeholders …
Four dimensions of communication and culture empower leaders to foster a culture of communication for mission-driven organization, engage employees, and create a movement that inspires people.
Organisational Culture – Part 4 The personality metaphor ‘Organisational personhood’ refers to the legal concept that an incorporated entity, like a non-profit or for-purpose…
Executives are often confounded by culture, because much of it is anchored in unspoken behaviors, mindsets, and social patterns. Many leaders either let it go unmanaged or relegate it to HR, where it becomes a secondary concern for the business. This is a mistake, because properly managed, culture can help them achieve change and build organizations that will thrive in even the most trying times. The authors have reviewed the literature on culture and distilled eight distinct culture styles: caring, focused on relationships and mutual trust; purpose, exemplified by idealism and altruism; learning, characterized by exploration, expansiveness, and creativity; enjoyment, expressed through fun and excitement; results, characterized by achievement and winning; authority, defined by strength, decisiveness, and boldness; safety, defined by planning, caution, and preparedness; and order, focused on respect, structure, and shared norms. These eight styles fit into an “integrated culture framework” according to the degree to which they reflect independence or interdependence (people interactions) and flexibility or stability (response to change). They can be used to diagnose and describe highly complex and diverse behavioral patterns in a culture and to model how likely an individual leader is to align with and shape that culture. Through research and practical experience, the authors have arrived at five insights regarding culture’s effect on companies’ success: (1) When aligned with strategy and leadership, a strong culture drives positive organizational outcomes. (2) Selecting or developing leaders for the future requires a forward-looking strategy and culture. (3) In a merger, designing a new culture on the basis of complementary strengths can speed up integration and create more value over time. (4) In a dynamic, uncertain environment, in which organizations must be more agile, learning gains importance. (5) A strong culture can be a significant liability when it is misaligned with strategy.
Improving performance requires a closer look at the elements used in training. Here we show how microlearning can affect positive behavior and performance.
How can you create a High Performing Culture? 4 key components to implement now: 1️⃣ Trust & Psychological Safety. Create the environment where employees… | 32 comments on LinkedIn
Psychometric testing is a way of profiling behavioural traits to attempt to identify personality types. There are many psychometric testing modalities available, many of them are free. Psychometric testing is used in workplaces to help employers understand how to leverage employee talent and build a
A better understanding of the dynamics of sensemaking interactions between directors in the board room, between directors and managers, and between managers and staff, is likely to improve your non…
10 Phrases You Hear in Healthy Cultures Credit to Siobhán (shiv-awn) McHale. Follow her for more posts and visuals on culture and change leadership. Which… | 48 comments on LinkedIn
Creating psychological safety with their team members is priority #1 for leaders. How? It starts with listening to understand.
Looking for a way to help evolve your organization's culture? Frederic Laloux's culture model provides a clear picture.
The root of toxic workplace culture isn’t bad apples. While toxic employees can poison your culture, trust is the foundation of any healthy, productive… | 28 comments on LinkedIn
