It’s easier to create a culture before the launch of a new organization. But most experts agree that changing a culture that’s already in place can be a lot tougher. The reason? There’s a good chance you’ll run into resistance and at first, it might cost you in time and money. But, if your culture isn’t clearly defined or if it’s sick and it’s in need of help stat, you’re better off to fix it ASAP than to leave it alone where it might kill your organization from the inside out.
Keep in mind, however, that even if your culture needs a makeover, it doesn’t mean that everything you have built so far has to be destroyed. As Stefanie Bradley, Partner in Charge, People & Change, KPMG Australia states in her video on cultural challenges and change, “there are elements of an organization’s culture that are important to keep,” too.
As noted in Steve Denning’s article on Forbes.com called, How Do You Change An Organizational Culture? “Changing an organization’s culture is one of the most difficult leadership challenges.” But sometimes it has to be done.
Just because an organization exists, that doesn’t mean that it’s reached its highest heights. Some organizations are barely breathing. But, if managers see the signs and take action, exciting changes can happen in the lifespan of an organization. As Chris White who leads the University of Michigan’s Center for Positive Organizations states in his video called, 3 Ways to create a work culture that brings out the best in employees, “Walkouts happen pretty much every day in workplaces. They just don’t happen with our feet. They’re check-outs. They’re invisible walkouts that happen with our hearts, with our hands and with our voices and let’s be honest, pretty much all of us have check out in our careers at some point, haven’t we?” With time, effort and commitment organizations can be brought back to life, get back into the game and achieve incredible results.
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