“That person/team isn’t pulling their weight – we’re growing, business is booming but they aren’t working as we’d expect. We’ve merged/recruited and the workforce has expanded. Surely everyone can pull in the right direction now? Why can’t they just focus, settle in and get on with the job?”
Is this what you’ve thought or how you’ve felt at times?
Often it’s not a newly arrived individual or newly merged team that is the sole source of the issue. It’s an invisible but all-encompassing company culture making itself felt…
Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of organisational culture is important for leaders. As businesses grow and personnel changes occur, the pervasive “it’s just how things are done around here” ethos requires vigilant monitoring. Acknowledging and periodically reviewing this is crucial to ensure ongoing business effectiveness and growth.
Have you encountered challenges in aligning teams during growth and change? How have you addressed the ‘it’s just how things are done around here’ mentality?
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