Overview
An organizational "North Star," codifying valued behaviors foroptimal performance
The Culture Engine shows leaders how to create a highperforming, values aligned culture through the creation of anorganizational constitution. With practical step-by-step guidance,readers learn how to define their organization's culture, delineatethe behaviors that contribute to greater performance and greaterengagement, and draft a document that codifies those behaviors intoa constitution that guides behavior towards an ideal: a safe,inspiring workplace. The discussion focuses on people, includingwho should be involved at the outset and how to engage employeesfrom start to finish, while examples of effective constitutionsprovide guidance toward drafting a document that can actualize anorganization's potential.
Culture drives everything that happens in an organization day today, including focus, priorities, and the treatment of employeesand customers. A great culture drives great performance, and canhelp attract and retain great talent. But a great culture isn'tsomething that evolves naturally. The Culture Engine is aguide to strategically planning a culture by compiling thecompany's guiding principles and behaviors into an organizationalconstitution.
- Decide which behaviors and attitudes are desired in theorganization
- Secure leader commitment to planning, drafting, andimplementing the document
- Learn the most effective way to socialize the draft statementand get everyone on board
- Model desired behaviors to boost employee engagement throughoutthe process
Organizational culture is not an amorphous thing – itcomes down from the top, inspired and exemplified by theleadership. It can steer a company up or down, keep it on missionor force it off-course. For an organization to fulfill itspotential, the culture must be on-point, truly reflecting the heartof the company from leaders to team members across the company.The Culture Engine helps leaders define the playing field,pushing performance to the next level.
This book title, The Culture Engine (A Framework for Driving Results, Inspiring Your Employees, and Transforming Your Workplace), ISBN: 9781118947326, by S. Chris Edmonds, published by Wiley (September 22, 2014) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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