An Organization’s Culture
The Culture of an organization is most often misinterpreted as something that just comes in to being, in other words something that occurs by default. Most would think that the culture or the very environment or soul of a business is defined and created by the individuals who work and run the operation and even more so by the individuals who own said operation. This in part is most certainly true, the atmosphere of a place is most definitely influenced by those that occupy the space and operate within it. What most fail to realize is that the culture of an organization is most certainly something that can be engineered or created; it is something that can be designed.
One must understand that the culture of a place is incredibly important, as it is often what the public perceives both consciously and sub-consciously. It is the attitude possessed by your employees, the general feeling given to clients and the unspoken truths shared amongst co-workers. Very often the owner of the organization or those at the very top are the ones that set the tone. These are the people that build the companies reputation weather for good or ill. Then the employees follow suit, and why would they not? After all if the ones running the company are liars and cheaters then they should expect nothing less from those they employ.
However instead of just allowing and accepting the culture established by a company a good leader or manager has the ability create that culture. The over all mood or feeling or perception of that company can be engineered. This is done thru several methods, chief amongst them being proper communication, branding, community relations, good HR and PR, social media and customer service. Ultimately the simplest way to put it is, act as if, do onto others as you would have others do onto you. If you at the top are a good, honest and noble person, most of those below you will act the same way or be weeded out by those that do. Keep a positive upbeat attitude and attempt to instill that same attitude in those that work for you.
Things like a company dress code, office layout and amenities, holiday parties these are all ways to create that desired cultural affect within your business. Different organizations may desire slightly different cultures; after all different values exist within different organizations. Some organizations may desire harmony or interconnectedness, some may want wins or sales, or directly quantifiable progress, while others may be all about finding new and innovative solutions to existing problems.
Whatever the goal or your business or organization remember that it is in part defined, and very much affected, by the culture within the organization. Many things create the culture within a business but it is important to understand that it is something that we have direct control over, the culture of our business is something we can design and control. It starts from the top and is one of the main factors involved in running a reputable and successful business.
All Star Limousine is a Long Island, New York based company with an extensive global reach; we provide expert Wedding, Special Event and Executive Travel services throughout the Tri-State area and the world. We have over 30 years of experience in the travel industry; our attention to detail, 2013 top-of-the-line vehicles and professional trained Chauffeurs set us apart from the rest!
by Jarrad Kulick