We are asked by clients; How can I go about changing workplace culture? In a series of blogs, we shall look at how we can effectively change workplace culture and improve employee engagement to produce a highly-productive and happy workforce. To do this your organisation must first place core values at its foundation. Here’s what we consider essential when considering your organisation’s core values. Values Need to be Actionable Integrity, quality, excellence may sound familiar, but they are too vague and don’t necessarily drive behaviour. Your company values should be the backbone of everyday decision-making. Think of company values as a GPS map. Every time an employee comes to a fork in the road, they should be able to call on a core value to help guide their decision and move them in the right direction. Actionable core values always present a trade-off between two good things like speed or perfection. Some examples of actionable values are: Being accountable/taking responsibility for actions. Making a difference. Focusing on detail. Delivering quality and keeping promises. Going the extra mile for clients and colleagues alike. Being reliable and remaining positive. 7 Plus or Minus 2! There’s a theory in psychology that most adults […]
