I often get asked by clients, “How do I create policies that will support the Organizational Culture (OC) I am trying to develop and maintain?” As with most things culture, the answer is simple, but not simplistic. Let me give you an example. Recently we had a client...
Business leaders have a universal goal – to win. But that goal can’t be accomplished unless those leaders have two critical elements in their arsenal – 1) a winning business strategy and 2) the organizational culture (OC) required to implement the strategy. Most...
Culture as a Competitive Advantage Organizational Culture (OC) is a bedrock of Southwest Airlines, and arguably one of the main reasons for its un-paralleled success. Southwest’s culture has been established by fearlessly implementing and protecting their OC Equation....
The OC Equation is a simple (not simplistic) formula that, if followed, will help ensure your organization can leverage its culture for a competitive advantage. Simply put the OC Equation is: Values + Philosophies x Actions = OC As we discussed last week, your...
Last week we introduced you to the OC equation. This week we take it a step further to help you understand The Power of Compounding Culture and its impact on establishing your competitive advantage and increasing profitability. Most of us know the power of compounding...
