Description |
xix, 252 pages ; 24 cm |
Note |
"Foreword by Ken Blanchard"--Cover. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-233) and index. |
Summary |
"An organizational "North Star," codifying valued behaviors for optimal performanceThe Culture Engine shows leaders how to create a high performing, values aligned culture through the creation of an organizational constitution. With practical step-by-step guidance, readers learn how to define their organization's culture, delineate the behaviors that contribute to greater performance and greater engagement, and draft a document that codifies those behaviors into a constitution that guides behavior towards an ideal: a safe, inspiring workplace. The discussion focuses on people, including who should be involved at the outset and how to engage employees from start to finish, while examples of effective constitutions provide guidance toward drafting a document that can actualize an organization's potential. Culture drives everything that happens in an organization day to day, including focus, priorities, and the treatment of employees and customers. A great culture drives great performance, and can help attract and retain great talent. But a great culture isn't something that evolves naturally. The Culture Engine is a guide to strategically planning a culture by compiling the company's guiding principles and behaviors into an organizational constitution. Decide which behaviors and attitudes are desired in the organization Secure leader commitment to planning, drafting, and implementing the document Learn the most effective way to socialize the draft statement and get everyone on board Model desired behaviors to boost employee engagement throughout the process Organizational culture is not an amorphous thing - it comes down from the top, inspired and exemplified by the leadership. It can steer a company up or down, keep it on mission or force it off-course. For an organization to fulfill its potential, the culture must be on-point, truly reflecting the heart of the company from leaders to team members across the company. The Culture Engine helps leaders define the playing field, pushing performance to the next level"-- Provided by publisher. |
Contents |
Introduction: How did I learn about organizational constitutions? -- Chapter 1: What is an organizational constitution, and why do you need one? -- Chapter 2: It starts with you -- Chapter 3: Clarify your organization's purpose -- Chapter 4: Define values in behavioral terms -- Chapter 5: Outline strategies and goals for the coming fiscal year -- Chapter 6: Your organizational constitution must be LIVED -- Chapter 7: Gathering formal feedback on valued behaviors -- Chapter 8: Dealing with resistance -- Chapter 9: Hiring for values alignment -- Chapter 10: Don't leave your organizational culture to chance. |
Subject |
Employee motivation.
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Strategic planning.
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Leadership.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Management.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Leadership.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Human Resources & Personnel Management.
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Employee motivation. (OCoLC)fst00909027
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Leadership. (OCoLC)fst00994701
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Strategic planning. (OCoLC)fst01134371
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Organisationskultur. (DE-588)4115463-0
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Milieu de travail.
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Work environment.
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Gestion d'entreprises.
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Industrial management.
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Organisation apprenante.
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Learning organisation.
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Adaptation au changement.
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Adaptation to change.
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Motivation.
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Motivation (Psychology)
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Leadership.
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Added Author |
Blanchard, Kenneth H.
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Other Form: |
Online version: Edmonds, S. Chris, 1952- Culture engine. Hoboken : Wiley, 2014 9781118947333 (DLC) 2014028710 |
ISBN |
9781118947326 (hardback ;) (alk. paper) |
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1118947320 (hardback ;) (alk. paper) |
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