Aspects of a performance culture

Achievement

Focus on success

With a high degree of success orientation, managers and employees always keep an eye on the overall performance of the company. In doing so, they strive for growth and productivity. Employees and managers are characterized by a professional way of working and have a high quality standard. The achievements of the employees are recognized monetarily and non-monetarily. That is why successes and milestones are also celebrated.

Strategy and expectation clarity

With a high level of emphasis on this dimension, employees know what is expected of them, as responsibilities are clearly defined. This is supported by the fact that the entire organization pursues a uniform and clearly communicated corporate strategy. Together with the employees, precise and realistic goals are derived to which they can orient themselves. In addition, employees are informed about decisions relevant to them in a transparent flow of information.

Innovation orientation

Companies with a high level of innovation orientation see great opportunities in the further development of the company and its employees. Both managers and employees are open to new ideas and think beyond system boundaries. In order to achieve desired improvements, old habits and processes are critically questioned. In order to increase the willingness to try new things, failures are accepted as part of the development process.

Culture

Trust and responsibility

Organizations and companies with a high degree of this dimension give their employees the freedom to work independently. In doing so, their independence and initiative is promoted. Managers place trust in their employees and give them room for manoeuvre in their design and decision-making.

Constructive cooperation

In companies where constructive cooperation is highly pronounced, collegial exchange is promoted. Employees support each other, even across divisional boundaries. Managers give their employees constructive feedback and offer solution-oriented help. At the same time, reliability and commitment are also promoted. Overall, employees and managers are capable of both conflict and consensus.

Employee orientation

Companies with a pronounced employee orientation have a high level of appreciation for their employees. They are guided by humanistic values and see each employee as an important part of the whole. Managers recognize the potential of their employees and use it. The employees identify with the company and show a strong corporate bond. This is helped by the fact that companies care about the working atmosphere and the health of their employees.