25 Articles found for subject: Culture

Mergers and acquisitions, though powerful tools for growth, often fall short of expectations. One reason is a lack of focus on the integration experience of acquired employees. While companies tend to invest heavily in pre-deal due diligence, they frequently overlook the day-to-day realities faced by incoming employees—who often feel undervalued, unsupported, and overwhelmed—ultimately threatening deal success, long-term productivity, and retention. These challenges are preventable through planning … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Source: Harvard Business Review | Subjects: Culture, Mergers & Acquisitions, Organizational Behavior

Managing organizational culture, often a challenge, is getting even harder with the rise of the alternative workforce. How can leaders bring independent contractors, telecommuters, and gig workers into their organization’s culture when so many of the traditional levers don’t apply?

Content: Article | Authors: Karen Reid, Kelly Monahan | Source: Deloitte Review | Subjects: Culture, Organizational Behavior

In Gallup’s experience, companies that want to create or sustain a strong culture can only do so by focusing on the larger dynamic: their organizational identity.

Organizational identity is made up of three interrelated elements: purpose, brand and culture.

• Purpose: Why does our organization exist, and why are we here?
• Brand: How are we known to the world?
• Culture: How do we live, and how do we accomplish

… [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Author: Amy Adkins | Source: Gallup Management Journal | Subjects: Culture, Organizational Behavior

Connecting with others and belonging are basic human needs that are essential to being our best selves.

When we leave an experience where we presented our imperfect selves yet felt belonging, we feel energized and at our best. When we leave an experience where we presented our imperfect selves and were ignored or ridiculed, we feel deeply disconnected and disengaged.

This is as true at work as … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Authors: Jake Herway, Jane Smith | Source: Gallup Management Journal | Subjects: Best Practices, Culture, Management, Organizational Behavior

In this article, we propose a theory of the cultural evolution of the firm. We apply cultural and evolutionary thinking to the questions posed by theories of the firm: What are firms and why do they exist? We argue that firms are best thought of as cultures, as social distributions of modes of thought and forms of externalization. Using the term ‘meme’ to refer collectively … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Authors: Charles Galunic, John Weeks | Source: INSEAD | Subjects: Culture, Organizational Behavior

Without authenticity, curiosity, and risk-taking we get stuck in the mud — here’s how to make space for resilient progress.

Content: Article | Author: André Radmall | Source: Big Think | Subjects: Culture, Management, Organizational Behavior

Experts outline their roadmap for intentionally changing the culture of businesses, social networks, and beyond.

Content: Article | Authors: Alissa Greenberg, Hazel Rose Markus, Jennifer Eberhardt, MarYam Hamedani | Source: Stanford University | Subjects: Culture, Organizational Behavior

This article presents some practical guidelines for executives seeking to design a high-impact innovation culture. It also outlines four areas of focus that offer a clear path for change, drawing on examples from leading innovators.

Content: Article | Authors: David Blanchard, Deborah Lovich, Hannah Lu Schmitt, Johann D. Harnoss, Justin Manly, Robert Werner | Source: Boston Consulting Group (BCG) | Subjects: Culture, Innovation, Organizational Behavior

There’s no ideal personality type for executives — but businesses need the right one for success.

Content: Article | Authors: Audrey Kim, Charles O’Reilly, Donald Sull, Xubo Cao | Source: Stanford University | Subjects: Corporate Governance, Culture, Organizational Behavior

Here’s how to balance psychological safety and intellectual honesty for better team performance.

Content: Article | Author: Nathan Furr | Source: INSEAD Knowledge | Subjects: Culture, Innovation, Organizational Behavior

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.

Content: Article | Authors: Alice Zhou, Christopher Hannegan, Mara Kelly | Source: strategy+business | Subjects: Culture, Organizational Behavior

Rightfully celebrated, authenticity in the workplace may have some limitations.

Content: Article | Author: Natalia Karelaia | Source: INSEAD Knowledge | Subjects: Culture, Organizational Behavior, Personality / Behavior, Teamwork

Rituals—even seemingly silly ones—help employees bond and add meaning to their work.

Content: Article | Authors: Francesca Gino, Kristen Senz, Michael I. Norton | Source: Harvard Business School (HBS) Working Knowledge | Subjects: Culture, Organizational Behavior, Teamwork

Most founders tend to remain high-level when the topic of culture comes up. For starters, there are tons of reads on why culture matters, but strikingly few on how to actually architect it. We all understand what it means to some extent, but it’s rarely defined or broken down. There are frameworks for product/market fit or founder-led sales, but when it comes to culture, the … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Author: Laura Del Beccaro | Source: First Round Review | Subjects: Culture, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Behavior

A culture that doesn’t just exist but that wins for your organization is one you must intentionally create. Strong organizations understand their unique culture, use multiple methods to continuously monitor the state of their culture and align the culture they want with business performance priorities — like attracting top talent.

Content: Article | Authors: Nate Dvorak, Ryan Pendell | Source: Gallup Management Journal | Subjects: Culture, Hiring, Human Resources, Organizational Behavior

Retention is challenging for many organizations. Retention can also be complicated. Pay and promotions alone can’t keep your best people. And your top performers likely come from different generations and demographic backgrounds. If your employees can’t define your organization’s identity — and what’s distinctive about it — they are likely to head for the exit. This means culture needs to be a part of any … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Authors: Nate Dvorak, Ryan Pendell | Source: Gallup Management Journal | Subjects: Culture, Human Resources, Organizational Behavior

Complexity is insidious and often chokes off growth. Here’s how to reap the benefits of scale without succumbing to its dark side.

Content: Article | Author: Scott Leibs | Source: Inc. Magazine | Subjects: Bureaucracy, Culture, Human Resources, Organizational Behavior

Each month General Catalyst brings together leading technologists from New York’s top startups for a brainstorming session on an industry challenge or theme. Through an exchange of best practices, our goal is to move the collective tech ecosystem forward. This month, we focus on company culture. We hosted Chief People Officers and recruiting leads from New York’s pioneering startups and here are some of the … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Author: Denali Tietjen | Source: Medium | Subjects: Culture, Human Resources, Organizational Behavior

Building culture doesn’t always have to entail a huge cost or commitment. In fact, some of the most powerful culture-building tools are essentially DIY hacks. Here’s a look at some of the most effective tools Hootsuite has found over the years.

Content: Article | Author: Ryan Holmes | Source: Medium | Subjects: Culture, Management, Organizational Behavior

When you join an organization, you have a short window of time to adapt to its culture. It’s the old 90-day rule. And we know too many talented individuals who have stumbled in their new company because they failed to read the cultural tea leaves. This happens because most organizations don’t explain the cultural rules to newcomers, and new hires are so focused on the … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Author: Allan H. Church | Source: Harvard Business Review | Subjects: Career, Culture, Organizational Behavior