Productivity is often a result of motivation. When people feel at ease and content, they are willing to put forth more effort and challenge themselves to get more accomplished. The opposite could also be true. If placed in a room where there is little structure or encouragement, discontent may prevent employees from reaching full potential. Cultural climate than is vastly important to an establishment’s success, and it begins at the top. CEOs should accept the challenge to find the correct balance, providing enough support for growth but not becoming overly demanding.…

In a world where information flows at the speed of bytes, where products get copied, prices matched and distribution is ubiquitous, culture is one of the few things – often the only thing – that competitors cannot match. In short, it’s a company’s one source of sustainable competitive advantage. A great culture allows businesses to attract and retain A-grade talent and allows them to fulfil their potential. This is achieved by effectively distributing decision-making power through the organisational system, so that employees can fluidly respond to the challenges and opportunities that emerge every day, in the moment.…