How to build a high performance organizational culture

high performance organizational culture is extremely essential to gain organizational success. In order to build a high performance organizational culture, an organization will have to firstly understand the culture that is currently prevalent within the organization. The diagnosis of the current organizational culture could be done by conducting several focus group discussions; which will then aid you to identify the common trends in behaviors and characteristics among these groups in order to determine the present organizational culture.

Read more...

10 Basic Characteristics of High Performance Organizations and Teams

High performance organizations and teams differ from average organizations in several ways. Here’s how; 

 

1.  They have very clear clarity in what their vision, performance expectations and values are.

2. Sharp focus on all the aspects of the business that is within their control, and does not get carried away with external condition that is out of their control.

3. They have strong accountability, and hold people accountable for living the values. There will also be consequences of failing to perform.

Read more...

Layoffs – Are they really necessary?

Layoffs are termination of jobs permanently or temporarily without regard to employee job performance, these mainly occur when particular positions are no longer needed or when a company is experiencing financial difficulties. Layoffs have become a very common phenomenon since the 1980s. These are initiatives taken by organizations in an attempt to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Previous research indicates that layoffs are identified by the management of organizations as means of cutting costs and redeveloping organizations that are declining.

Read more...