In the last byte, we began our discussion on changing organizational culture. In today’s byte, we continue looking at the same.
Referring to the diagram shown in the last byte; there are two approaches to changing the existing culture:
Path 1: helping current members buy into the new set of values
Path 2: adding newcomers and socializing them into the organizations and removing current members as appropriate
Lets Explore path 1 first:
The first action is to change behavior in organization. Behavior is an artifact of culture – so individuals may change heir behavior bu not the values that drive it. Managers must use actions to justify the changed behavior. All artifacts should send consistent message about the new values and beliefs.
The first action is to change behavior in organization. Behavior is an artifact of culture – so individuals may change heir behavior bu not the values that drive it. Managers must use actions to justify the changed behavior. All artifacts should send consistent message about the new values and beliefs.
Lets now look at path 2:
The organization can look at revising its selection strategies to more accurately reflect the new culture – and let go of people who resist cultural change.
The organization can look at revising its selection strategies to more accurately reflect the new culture – and let go of people who resist cultural change.
