How to Discover Our True Core Values
Posted by Mworks740 • June 25, 2013
It’s no secret that core values are an integral part of each organization’s culture. When truly ingrained throughout the company, values guide our behaviors and decisions. They represent what we stand for and believe in. We are followers of Jim Collins’ work, and his belief that core values should never change. Operating practices and cultural norms,… Read More
Part 2: Behaviors Can Be Seen – Beliefs Can’t
Posted by Mworks740 • March 15, 2013
Because it was part of the culture of my family of origin, I believe children should be seen and not heard. That value (respect) drove my behavior as a child, especially in the company of adults. This very basic example of behaviors modeling beliefs can be extended to corporate America where I believe values should… Read More
Part 1: Behaviors Can Be Seen – Beliefs Can’t
Posted by Mworks740 • March 8, 2013
Part 1: Behaviors Can Be Seen – Beliefs Can’t Prior to initiating change it is essential to consider the beliefs and behaviors that are ingrained in the company. Behaviors can be seen – beliefs can’t. This is most apparent in the behaviors of a company’s leadership, which everyone inside and outside the organization sees and… Read More