High-performance cultures deliver sustainable excellence
over the long haul. They do not rely on
the latest fad, management trend or leadership gimmick to achieve short-term
results. Consistent, long-term performance is based on a set of core
values.
Performers in high-performance
cultures want to win just as much as their competitors. But they do so within
the confines of values that will not be compromised, regardless of the
short-term success that may result by looking the other way, rationalising
questionable behaviour or otherwise failing to evaluate the best course of
action through the lens of core values.
Many teams and organisations develop values. However, most
organisations do not consistently rely on their values to guide decision
making, business decisions and how people are treated. The creation of
corporate or team values becomes a “check the box” exercise. The organisation
pats itself on the back for creating values and proudly displays them on the
company website. Yet when you peel back the onion, you find many individuals
acting counter to the created values with no repercussions or adverse
consequences. That is, as long as they
deliver results.
True high-performance
cultures deliver results and treat people in a manner they can be proud of. In
fact, these cultures will not tolerate individuals who do not act from a set of
core values.
