Good People Creative reached out to us recently and asked us to help their clients and listeners better understand how business leaders can use Organizational Culture (OC) as a competitive advantage in the marketplace. After all, attracting, engaging and retaining top...
“The only thing of real importance that leaders do is create and manage [Organizational] culture” ~ Edgar Schein, Former Professor, MIT Sloan School of Management Leaders need three things to be successful: Strategy (Business and Culture) Strong leadership OC...
Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been quietly contemplating why and how Organizational Culture (OC) can and should be integrated into every organization’s “normal” course of doing business. How to move it from a fad (according to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary...
During the holidays everyone is looking for the magical solution for bridging various holiday beliefs and customs to ensure the holidays remain merry and bright. So, what exactly is the magical solution to an “inclusive” culture? In short, it’s The OC Equation™....
This time of year we routinely reflect on what we’re thankful for – and while that’s common at Thanksgiving, one question we should be asking is “Have we created an Organizational Culture (OC) of gratitude?” The OC Equation™ reinforces that our actions are borne out...
In a word – Nothing and Everything! Last week, I attended the TVCSHRM Fall Workshop: Un-Management with Talent Anarchy where they were discussing “A Culture that Fuels Innovation”. Our discussion was very interesting particularly when we discussed...
A growing body of evidence makes it clear that a great Organizational Culture (OC) where employees are highly engaged can mean the difference between mediocre performance and breakthrough performance. Then why do so few organizations embrace the innate competitive...
The Power of an Empowerment Culture Underperforming organizations are usually over-managed and under-led” – Warren Bennis The best managers are also great leaders, effectively applying the science of management along with the art of leadership. People naturally follow...
Organizational Culture (OC) is born out of an organization’s values, philosophies and actions. In other words, The OC Equation™: Values + Philosophies X Actions = OC You can tell a lot about an organization by their corporate values and philosophies, in other words,...
Last week I was traveling back from Montana and had the first flight out at 5:30 am. I arrived at 4:30 am, checked my bag with the airline and headed to security for screening. The Missoula, MT airport isn’t very big by today’s airport standards and has precious few...
