How to build the right culture in your company?
Most people assume building the right culture within a company is simple, but the reality is, it’s quite difficult and very few do this well.
Being a start-up or smaller company makes it easier to manage, influence and build the desired culture but as companies grow and evolve it is important that you hold the right culture, and ensure it is driven from the top down.
Let's explore factors that drive culture in organisations:
Recruitment.
Companies recruit based on whether the candidate is the right fit for the company’s culture.
Performance.
Are employees rewarded for practicing the right behaviours, that align with the culture of the organisation.
Values.
Most companies have values that are core to their operations. These are usually displayed on their website, the walls in their office and screensavers to remind their community of what their foundations are built around. Many companies have values but very few actually live them; this needs to be driven from the top. Do your executives live/display the company’s values?
Leadership.
The leadership in the organisation sets the tone, and ultimately that culture of an organisation.
We all want to work for a company with the right culture. While there are some things we can control – culture is the responsibility of the leadership team to drive.
“If you change your mindset, you have the ability to change your whole world.”
4 key things to consider when influencing culture:
Leadership team - right people, right behaviours and help build out the culture in organisation.
Reward performance/behaviour aligned with culture and values.
Continuously remind/train employees on what is expected of them from the time they join
Ensure there is an outcome if employees are not aligned to expectations
As a leader in a company you must set the right culture and foster it. A positive culture is the biggest driver of productivity in any organization and people spend a lot of time working, so it is important to create an enjoyable workplace environment.
You can have the best business strategy in the world but if your culture is rotten you won't be successful in the long-term.
“Alone, we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
Looking to create a lasting culture and rally the team in your organisation? Let us help.
Whiteark is not your average consulting firm, we have first-hand experience in delivering transformation programs for private equity and other organisations with a focus on people just as much as financial outcomes. We understand that execution is the hardest part, and so we roll our sleeves up and work with you to ensure we can deliver the required outcomes for the business. Our co-founders have a combined experience of over 50 years’ working as Executives in organisations delivering outcomes for shareholders. Reach out for a no obligation conversation on how we can help you. Contact us on whiteark@whiteark.com.au
