Core values are the heart and soul of an organization. They are fundamental principles that guide an organization’s behaviour, decision-making, culture, and interactions. They also serve as a compass that helps steer the organization in the right direction, shape its identity, and influence how it operates both internally and externally.It is important to note that merely having core values is not enough. These values must be embraced by all in the organization, communicated well within and outside the organization and integrated into the organization’s culture and practices.
How can organizations ensure that every employee models the core values in their thoughts, actions, and decisions?
1. Recognize and reward employees who exemplify the core values at work.
2. Integrate core values into employee performance evaluations to ensure that they are considered alongside job performance metrics.
3. Encourage regular team discussions about how core values can be integrated in daily work tasks and interactions.
4. Offer ongoing training sessions that focus on the core values and provide practical guidance on how to apply them in various situations.
5. Use case studies and role-playing exercises to simulate scenarios where employees need to make decisions aligned with the core values.
6. Creating SOPs that explicitly detail how core values should influence specific processes and decisions
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Author : Ms. Mercy Solomon
Updated on: August 2023.