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3 Ways to Get a Divided Team to Work Together

2021-03-17T13:59:41-05:00

If only I could get my team to work together!   If you’re a manager, you’ve probably had this thought at different times throughout your career. While the importance of teamwork isn’t lost on most leaders and organizations, understanding how to motivate a group of people to work together is challenging.      How to Get A Divided Team to Work Together   Discord, infighting, and a lack of unity ravage way too many organizations, causing teams to undermine their own success.  Consequently, teamwork in the workplace can be rare. For this reason, it is considered a formidable competitive advantage for those that [...]

3 Ways to Get a Divided Team to Work Together2021-03-17T13:59:41-05:00

Communicating Your Mission Statement to Your Employees

2021-03-15T07:39:06-05:00

Now that you have a well-written mission statement, what’s next?   Merely writing an inspiring mission statement is never enough to transform your company’s culture. The next step is communicating your mission statement to your employees, or what I like to call operationalizing your mission.    Unfortunately for many companies, a mission statement is written and then forgotten.  Sure, it may reside on the first page of the employee handbook or be found on the homepage of the company’s website, but there is so much more that must be done to take full advantage of it.  Too many companies have a good [...]

Communicating Your Mission Statement to Your Employees2021-03-15T07:39:06-05:00

How to Write an Effective Mission Statement

2023-08-02T02:55:51-05:00

A Mission Statement is an essential building block to developing a strong company culture. But what exactly is a mission statement and how do you write it in a way that makes it effective? These are the questions we will be answering in this article.           What is a Mission Statement?  A mission statement is a brief aspirational declaration, expressed in plain language, that describes what the organization is trying to accomplish. It offers a timeless expression of a company’s reason for being. A mission helps bring goals to life, provides meaning to day-to-day work, and should shape all decisions [...]

How to Write an Effective Mission Statement2023-08-02T02:55:51-05:00

5 Reasons Why Good Employees Quit and Leave your Organization

2021-03-15T07:50:59-05:00

Few things are more discouraging for leaders than when they find out a good employee is quitting—especially when they discover that person is going to work for their competition!     When this happens, too many leaders and organizations allow themselves to believe employees go because they are offered better benefits or pay; however, this is rarely the case.  Multiple studies on why employees leave their jobs have proven that most do not quit for more pay or better benefits.  Still, too many accept this belief and thus continue to see their best employees exit their organization.    Though pay and benefits [...]

5 Reasons Why Good Employees Quit and Leave your Organization2021-03-15T07:50:59-05:00

Easy Ways To Spot Good Company Culture

2021-02-10T15:01:16-06:00

Whether you’re just starting a new job or deciding whether to join an organization or not, an essential aspect of your professional life is the workplace culture. The office or organization’s environment can make or break your job experience and could lead to either long-term employment or have you rushing back to the job market.  Maybe you’re wondering what sorts of things determine or reflect the good company culture. Though it might be difficult to explain, there are several quantifiable factors that you can look for that can indicate the health of the workplace. These factors can also show you happiness [...]

Easy Ways To Spot Good Company Culture2021-02-10T15:01:16-06:00

How To Improve Company Culture in 90 Days

2021-02-10T15:02:27-06:00

You hear the word culture all the time when it comes to the workplace, but we think it should be more than just a vague term. And though many people will tell you having a good one is necessary for an effective and successful workplace, you might be wondering how to improve company culture on a realistic level. At The Center For Company Culture, we’ve designed a 90-Days to A High-Performing Culture course to help you do just that. Our goal is to show you everything that goes into building a great company culture and then give you the tools you [...]

How To Improve Company Culture in 90 Days2021-02-10T15:02:27-06:00

How To Change Company Culture When It’s Suffering

2021-02-10T15:02:47-06:00

Whether you’re aware of it or not, your company’s culture influences every aspect of your business. It is formed as a result of how you and your team do business. If your overall company culture is poor, there are things you can do to help shape it and cultivate it to make it one that improves your performance and results.  In this article, we’ll dive into a few ways you can effectively change your company’s culture. 5 Tips To Help Change Company Culture When your company culture needs an upgrade, this is a great place to start. Read on for five [...]

How To Change Company Culture When It’s Suffering2021-02-10T15:02:47-06:00

What Does A Company Culture Consultant Do?

2021-02-10T15:03:04-06:00

If you’ve been wondering what a company culture consultant does, you’ve come to the right place. A company culture consultant has the power to help you align your organization’s workforce and improve results. To us, culture is more than just an overused business buzzword that sounds nice. It’s a game-changer when it comes to business performance and success.  And the importance of your company’s culture isn’t going away. Are you witnessing a poor company culture that’s limiting your results?  Do you need help creating a company culture that engages your team, attracts talent, and helps you feel proud about where you [...]

What Does A Company Culture Consultant Do?2021-02-10T15:03:04-06:00

How To Create A Healthy Workplace Culture

2021-03-15T07:48:34-05:00

A healthy workplace culture is at the heart of success within every organization. Patrick Lencioni has often referred to organizational health as “the last competitive advantage.” In today’s world, it’s not enough to just be smart, develop a good strategy, work hard, and offer a great product or service. These are necessities to survive. Companies that hope to not only survive but thrive must also establish a healthy organizational culture. Just as proper eating and regular exercise can help you maintain your personal health, there are certain things leaders must do to keep their workplace culture healthy. In this article, I will share what a healthy culture is, the potential costs of an unhealthy culture, the impact a healthy culture can have on results, the four steps to creating a healthy culture, and [...]

How To Create A Healthy Workplace Culture2021-03-15T07:48:34-05:00

Surprising Discovery About Workplace Culture

2021-04-05T13:34:31-05:00

Is there one kind of workplace culture that trumps all others? One specific type of culture that each organization should be trying to establish for the absolute best results? This is a question I’ve asked myself many times over my career. I’ve come to the conclusion that the answer is a resounding NO. This answer might surprise you. It did me. You see I wanted to believe that one specific kind of culture held the silver bullet that could unlock organizational success. That one particular culture could lead to greatness. That there was only one specific culture that everyone should [...]

Surprising Discovery About Workplace Culture2021-04-05T13:34:31-05:00
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