How to Choose and Live the Right Values for an Organisation?

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Values are being revisited in many organisations - yet few manage to select the right values and then anchor them in their culture as virtues. Often because they simply don't know how. Other causes include: WRONGLY CHOSEN VALUES. Getting onto the vision and values bandwagon, organisations end up with values that are expected rather than what is core to their principles and their underlying assumptions. There is a sameness about them. They represent what is basic to being in business rather than an exciting differentiation (like Zappos). CYNICISM. There are major behavioural disconnects from stated values (VW, Barclays, BP to name a few) that raise cynicism about stated values in general, and question their sincerity and authenticity. WRONG INTENT. There is a stampede to join the ‘purpose economy’. Businesses see profit potential in embracing a higher purpose. They recognise that this can be a magnet that attracts talent and customers, enhances reputation, fosters engagement. (...) Read more? Sign up for free

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