Building A High-Performance Workplace Culture – During Times of Uncertainty
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Company culture is the synthesis of values, vision, mission, and purpose that sits at the center of any successful business. It is the cohesive atmosphere that permeates a company and directly affects the way people work within that company.
Culture is not something that can be fabricated when one is lacking as no amount of company perks, cool furniture, or hip employees create culture. It’s more than that, and it is one of the most important things to get right in order to become a successful company.
A strong internal culture is necessary to create strong, lasting brands.
Building a Positive Work Environment
“You can’t just give someone a creativity injection. You have to create an environment for curiosity and a way to encourage people and get the best out of them” (Ken Robinson, n.d.). In other words, building a positive work environment is key.
Different musical organizations have a different vision and purpose. For instance, an orchestra often performs in a hall with a large stage. The women dress in black dresses or black pantsuits, and the men dress in tuxedos. A jazz band may play in a larger auditorium, but often they play in a different environment with a different setup and feel.
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3 Sure Fire Tactics To Align Culture With Strategy To Support Your Changing Business
As a kid, my family loved taking trips to see extended family and friends and more than a few were trips out of state. Growing up in central Florida meant spending lots of time on the road. One thing I remember my father doing, before these trips, was to get the car aligned. I learned later in life that alignment prolonged our tires and created a safer drive to our new destination.
Alignment isn't just for cars; organizations need it too. Follow these steps for your organization before embarking on a journey of change.
Communicate Your Strategy
According to Forbes magazine, “65% of organizations have an agreed-upon strategy but only 14% of employees understand it, and less than 10% of all organizations successfully execute it.”
That's a communication breakdown. The organization’s strategy shouldn’t be a secret.
