Culture can be the multiplier to either success or failure for organizations. As we've seen in my earlier article, a toxic culture might cause productivity to decrease by 40% while a positive culture might boost performance with at least 20% - but probably more (estimate based on research and my…

Why would you invest in developing an effective organizational culture? The answer is that it impacts organizational performance and that culture, as it’s hard to copy, is a competitive advantage. It’s an asset, as Kevin Stiroh, a bank supervisor, says in Harvard Business Review. “A firm’s cultural capital is a…

Whether you are looking for a job, contemplating a move in your career, or staying where you are: what is your ideal organization culture? When would you be at your best? Remember that your time on earth is priceless! Don't settle for the daily grind but have fun while you…

Is there proof that organizational culture matters? Does it determine performance? Let’s look at the ground-breaking study of Professors John Kotter and James Heskett. They studied the corporate cultures of over 200 companies (including Hewlett-Packard, Xerox, ICI, Nissan, and First Chicago) and tracked their economic performances over an 11-year period.…

Whoa - all of a sudden the year draws to a close. It went fast! What did you learn? What did you love? What energized you? What would you like more of? This blog's best articles on Positive Culture so far might inspire you for a New, Positive work year…

Culture matters during mergers and acquisitions. If you can make a positive start, you'll ease the process of working together. Here's the case of one of my clients. Because they wish to remain anonymous we'll call them ET. They acquired a number of other companies and understood that checking the…