Does your culture fit your strategy?
A big culture–strategy disconnect can be catastrophic. Only a formal assessment based on objective data can tell you if your organization is ready to transform.
August 18, 2022
The Critical Few
Culture: Transformation’s invisible enabler
Successful transformation often requires organizational culture change to make the improvements stick. Leadership teams can increase their odds by focusing on three measures.
July 12, 2022
Three ways to prevent hybrid work from breaking your company culture
It’s tough to maintain a cohesive culture when half of your employees—or more—regularly work from home. Specific steps can help.
June 1, 2022
Teaming is hard because you’re probably not really on a team
Hybrid and remote work are complicating many of the collaborative challenges that were present long before the pandemic arrived.
March 9, 2022
Leaders should revisit the works of three corporate culture pioneers
A trio of 20th-century thinkers yields insights into how to align culture with strategy and energize employees today.
February 14, 2022
Do sweat the small stuff when it comes to inclusion
Many employees feel that their leaders’ everyday actions don’t match their words. So what can be done to build trust?
January 11, 2022
To build trust with employees, be consistent
Leaders who want to avoid a retention and recruitment crisis need to walk the talk on culture.
September 21, 2021
Activating culture is key to making customer-centricity stick
Turning occasional customer-centricity successes into a long-term, core driver in how you do business requires that the philosophy permeate every part of your organization.
June 15, 2021
Is organizational culture the hero or villain of your pandemic story?
It’s time to test whether cultures that are better aligned to strategy execution are helping companies respond to COVID-19.
March 5, 2021
The power of feelings at work
By aligning the pursuit of business objectives with the meeting of human needs, companies can tap into powerful emotional forces in their current cultural situations.
September 14, 2020
Why authentic informal leaders are key to an organization’s emotional health
Tapping into the collective wisdom of key employees can help a company build the capacity to weather the worst crises.
May 27, 2020
Spark and sustain growth by focusing on company culture
Businesses that identify organizational strengths will be better positioned to weather the disruptions of COVID-19.
April 21, 2020
Using culture to offer more customer-centric healthcare
What it means for healthcare companies to serve patients effectively is changing. Here’s how understanding and transforming your culture can help you get there.
October 28, 2019
More than a feeling: How do you measure culture?
Simple metrics that demonstrate momentum are key to turning good intentions into replicable business results.
August 12, 2019
You can’t benchmark culture
Your company’s ideal behavioral strengths are unique, and shouldn’t be borrowed or copied — not even from a high-performance enterprise.
February 25, 2019
How to Cultivate a Data-Inclusive Culture
Data is often the lifeblood of modern organizations, but a company’s culture must take both its risks and rewards to heart.
February 4, 2019
Closing the Culture Gap
Linking rhetoric and reality in business transformation.
December 6, 2018
Managing Change in the Face of Skepticism
In companies with analytical cultures, employees are prone to rejecting change initiatives as “too squishy.” Tweaking the action plan can lead to success.
November 13, 2018
The Case for Competition
When team members face off, it’s the whole organization that wins.
August 20, 2018
Make your company’s culture go viral
How to spread the critical few behaviors that drive strategy forward.
July 17, 2018
Virtually alone: Real ways to connect remote teams
As workplaces increasingly embrace the telecommuting model, leaders can take several steps to bridge cultural and interpersonal gaps.
June 25, 2018
How to harness employees’ emotional energy
Fuel success by linking a company’s strategic goals to the reasons people are proud to work there. See also “How Emotional Energy Drives Employees to Excel.”
February 7, 2018
The strength of vulnerable leaders
Managers who are not afraid to show their weaknesses can build trust and engagement.
November 29, 2017
How to Become a Powerful Follower...and a Good Leader
Practicing mindful followership lets people build up crucial skills that help them run organizations effectively.
October 17, 2017
What the Ironman Taught Me about Communicating Goals
Simply measuring how close an organization is to reaching an objective isn’t enough to signal that it’s a priority.
September 25, 2017
Improving company culture is not about providing free snacks
Why organizational culture is not the same thing as employee engagement.
July 31, 2017
Getting to the Critical Few Behaviors That Can Drive Cultural Change
Encouraging a small number of actions can help an organization achieve its strategic and operational objectives.
May 22, 2017
How to unlock the full potential of diverse teams
Organizing around a common purpose and sharing leadership encourages people to bring their authentic selves to work.
April 3, 2017
The Serious Fun of Shared Experiences at Work
By planning activities that encourage bonding and meaning, companies can help employees feel like they are a part of a team.
November 7, 2016
How to find and engage authentic informal leaders
The most important influencers of corporate behavior may not have a lofty title or an elevated slot in the organizational chart.
July 6, 2016
Putting Credibility First
Before embarking on transformations, executives must establish trust with employees. Following this three-step process will help.
May 24, 2016
Great teams build great cultures
People committed to common purposes and goals can change key elements of a company’s culture when they set strong ground rules that allow people to feel confident.
May 17, 2016
10 principles of organizational culture
Companies can tap their natural advantage when they focus on changing a few important behaviors, enlist informal leaders, and harness the power of employees’ emotions.
February 15, 2016
Teaming with young guns
To attract and retain the young employees who are coming to dominate the workforce, companies should turn to a fresh take on a mature concept: teaming.
January 13, 2016
The Critical Few: Components of a Truly Effective Culture
Forget the monolithic change management programs and focus on the elements of your culture that drive performance.
February 11, 2014
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