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How
to Create a Culture That Works
in Turbulent Times
Jack Pachuta
Focusing on the
organizational structures which are key to the implementation of a vibrant
organization, this program promotes buy-ins to far-reaching initiatives.
Organizational
Players
Much as the players in a theatrical performance, people determine how
they will cope within the structure by exhibiting the traits inherent in one
of six roles. Learn how to categorize these players and determine how their
attitudes affect the organization.
How Companies Evolve
Over time, all organizations change. By tracking a company's past,
predictions can be made about its future. Learn how to understand the trends
that exist within organizations, determining how they affect current
operations, then making logical plans for growth and new opportunities.
Organizational Structures
Structures develop based upon the attitudes and beliefs of the people
who hold power within organizations. Learn to recognize the clues providing
insights to internal functioning.
Corporate Cultures
The culture of an organization can be categorized in one of three ways,
each culture having its own philosophy and operational methods. Learn to
understand corporate culture and its impact on the organization.
Mission and Vision
Without a realistic, goal-driven mission, a company cannot have a
vision. Without the correct vision, the organization will not be successful.
Learn what they are and why both are necessary.
Motivational Climates
Within the organization, a climate exists which determines how
individuals are treated and attitudes formed. Learn how culture affects
motivation.
Effective Organizational Concepts
To instill a common mission and vision throughout the organization,
certain essential concepts must be grasped and viewed as the norm. Learn
what the "gurus" say about successful programs and find out how
their ideas can become part of daily operations.
Functional and Cross-Functional
To be fully effective, quality and customer service must be managed
within the functional framework of an organization. Learn how to make the
customer an integral part of day-to-day operations.
Prescriptions for Improvement
Once a commitment for improvement is made, enabling the culture to be
more receptive to new ideas, an organization must develop a cohesive plan.
Learn to follow a list of prescriptions that improves the environment in
which change is implemented.
Personal Action Plan
Any program is only as good as the results it produces. Learn to develop
personal action plans which will be used to chart individual actions and
results.
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