A culture is strong when people work with each other , for each other , not for themselves.
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “The Infinite Game”
Tag: Work culture
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What is unique to “The Container Store”?
The Container Store’s unique “employee centered” work culture has enabled it to be known as one of the best workplaces.
Source – consciouscompanymedia.com
The link gives us insights as to how embracing wellness at the workplace has enabled the store to develop a legendary infinite minded culture.
During the recession of 2008 , the employees were willing to cut corners in order to save job cuts.Executives entitled for expensive business hotels sacrificed them for cheap hotels in order to help save fellow employees from getting fired , during the tough times.
Simon Sinek , in his book titled “The Infinite Game” , cites various examples of “The Container Store” and its unique employee centered work culture that has made it well equipped to play the infinite game of business.
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“Work culture” & its two components
Culture in any work environment is a function of two essential components:
1) Values & 2) Behavior
A value system is nurtured by the leadership.If the value system encourages a long term infinite mindset it has a wonderful effect and makes people feel safe and encouraged.The vice versa is true as well
The value system inculcated and nurtured has a direct impact on behavior of employees.If the value system is strong it leads to trusting teams where the behavior is that of co-operation and collaboration.If the value system is weak and short term oriented , people mistrust each other , hide information and micromanagement dominates.
Thus culture has a huge role to play in getting best out of employees
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “The Infinite Game”