Ducks in a Row: Culture Made Easy
by Miki Saxon
I hear a lot form bosses who want to build good culture, but are frustrated because of an excess of how-to information — much of it contradictory.
By popular request here are the only two things you need to know to build an effective culture — everything else flows from them.
First, you have to believe the basic premise.
- People are intelligent, motivated and want to help their company/boss succeed.
Second, you need to back that belief up with appropriate action.
- Provide your people with all the information needed to understand how to perform their work as correctly, completely and efficiently as possible.
Culture frames workplace relationships and, like any relationship, it’s about open communications.
Sharing information is a sign of trust and encourages people to become more involved.
When people know about their job/company/industry and how they all interact, they will perform their own duties better and more productively — because they understand what’s going on they are encouraged to take more ownership and care.
Valuing people and open communications are the bedrock of a great culture and a boss people want to work for.
Bottom line, what to do is simple.
Doing it takes discipline.
Flickr image credit: Mike M
November 2nd, 2015 at 4:41 am
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