How to embed organizational culture
Changing organizational culture and embedding a new one is one of the most difficult endeavors one can take. In many cases, employees have become habituated to the way things are, and consequently, are resistant to change.
Nonetheless, it is possible to effectively embed a new organizational culture with proper planning and strategy. One tip noted by SmartBlog on Leadership is to communicate it:
[note color=”#B6D6F0″]Don’t expect culture to automatically unfold without a lot of effort on your part and that of your management team. Use a variety of media to get your message across, and speak of it at every chance you get. Weave your cultural message into every formal and informal conversation you have. Tell stories about it. Talk about how it will affect the future of your organization. When culture change fails, it’s often because it hasn’t been communicated enough. [/note]
Other tips to embed organizational culture is to:
- Demonstrate it in every way possible
- Hire for it
- Hold others accountable for it
- Reward for it
- Commemorate it
To read more, please visit SmartBog on Leadership.