Corporate culture needs careful attention – establishing the correct and appropriate corporate culture is an essential process of managing an organization.
What is corporate culture? It is something that managers have to establish and run all the way through a business, with clear values and beliefs, successful business principles and operations, and a suitable emphasis on human resources and customer satisfaction.
To a large extent, those at the very top, with their example, words and actions, determine the goals, philosophy and principles of the organization.
Western management often takes inspiration from Japanese corporate culture, with its emphasis on constant improvement running through the whole organization.
For more corporate culture articles and thoughts on organizational culture, see below.
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The agile organisation by Robert Heller at Thinking Managers
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Non-management: Leading by example and total quality - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
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Business Communication: Corporate culture and communicating in management - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
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Japanese Business Culture: Soichiro Honda, manager and entrepreneur - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
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Team Leadership: The art of communication - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
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Learning Organisation: Success through knowledge and self-belief - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
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Business Vision: Closing the management gap with srategic objectives - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Sat, 2006-07-08 21:18
E-commerce: Business can't resist the surge of the global information revolution - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
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Customer Focus: Building loyalty by focusing on customers - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
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Satisfying Customers: Achieving customer satisfaction for stronger business - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
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Business Trends: Keeping ahead of the game in the modern corporate world - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Sat, 2006-07-08 21:18
Selling and Management: How managers can learn and improve by taking tips from good selling practice - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
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Leadership: Good managers start with a personal agenda and use their leadership skills to spread it throughout the organisation - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Sat, 2006-07-08 21:18
Control in Business: Can you have too much control in business or is there room for breaking the rules? - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Sat, 2006-07-08 21:18
Purpose, Teamwork and Culture: Management and the vital trio of purpose, teamwork and culture in business - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Edward de Bono on Sat, 2006-07-08 21:18
Creativity and the Future: Why there will be a greater need to take creativity and ideas more seriously in the future - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Edward de Bono on Sat, 2006-07-08 21:18
Complaint: Don't get stuck in complaint mode; look for the value - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Sat, 2006-07-08 21:18
Human Assets: A business can realise the benefits of its 'greatest asset' by winning the hearts, minds and spirit of the people - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
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Management Training: Make your business its own corporate academy for management training and improvement - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
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Management Ethos: Develop your own management philosophy by taking tips from the masters - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
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Business Challenges: Why not look at change even if there are no problems? - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Sat, 2006-07-08 21:18
False accounting: The way forward after 2002, the worst year for management in post-war history - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Sat, 2006-07-08 21:18
Management Ideas and Actions: Ideas are one thing in management, but putting them into action is something else - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Edward de Bono on Sat, 2006-07-08 21:18
Concepts Department: How about a new department for Concept R&D? - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Sat, 2006-07-08 21:18
The Future of Business: Look to the future for business success - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Edward de Bono on Sat, 2006-07-08 21:18
Change in Management Thinking: How to change the way people are thinking in management - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Sat, 2006-07-08 21:18
Management and Organisation: Don't underestimate the importance of a clear management hierachy and organisation - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Sat, 2006-07-08 21:18
Radical Management and Results: You can be radical in your management thinking but don't put the means above the end - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Sat, 2006-07-08 21:18
Total Productive Management: How manufacturers are accomplishing miracles by managing productively - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Sat, 2006-07-08 21:18
Business management skills - The Art of Management: manager, entrepreneur and innovator - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Sat, 2006-07-08 21:18
Business Strategy - The Convention Unwisdom: Why doing what you are told is an overrated virtue - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Edward de Bono on Sat, 2006-07-08 21:18
Evolution and Creativity: Why evolution won't work without the help of creativity in business - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Sat, 2006-07-08 21:18
Management and Statistics: Never ignore the power of statistics in business management - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Sat, 2006-07-08 21:18
Threat and opportunity: How to turn a threat to your business into an opportunity - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
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Changing the scenario: Businesses should plan for multiple scenarios - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Sat, 2006-07-08 21:18
The Disruption Problem: In fast-moving times, managers must learn to overcome disruption - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
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Risk: Perceived risks should not hamper creativity - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Sat, 2006-07-08 21:18
Entrepreneurial Management: What's the difference between management and entrepreneurship? - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Sat, 2006-07-08 21:18
The Competence Trap: Making competent decisions takes more than a belief that you're right - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Tue, 2005-11-08 18:07
Human Resource Policy: The role of HR professionals - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Tue, 2005-11-08 18:07
Business Mergers: Do shareholders benefit? - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Tue, 2005-11-08 18:07
Stress Management: Bearing the pressures of modern business life - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
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Business Management Style: The rise and fall of Arnold Weinstock - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
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Employee Empowerment: Management giving power to the people - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Tue, 2005-11-08 15:44
Innovation Management: Are you sure you know what innovation means? - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Tue, 2005-11-08 12:52
Customer Management: The importance of good customer service - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Mon, 2005-08-08 17:59
Business Problems: False figures do not bode well - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Mon, 2005-08-08 12:13
Brand Strategy: Get the company right, then worry about the brand - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
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customer service - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
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Pay For Performance: Incentive must be combined with good management - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Fri, 2005-04-08 14:17
Employee Motivation: Giving power to the people - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Tue, 2005-03-08 13:36
Human Capital: The philosophy of Leif Edvinsson and intellectual capital - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Wed, 2004-12-01 22:00
New Economy Management: Whatever anyone says, the Internet changes everything - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Edward de Bono on Wed, 2004-09-01 11:03
Timing in Business: Get your timing right and choose the correct cut-off and cut-in points - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Wed, 2004-09-01 10:40
Fusion Management: East meets West as Fusion Management rings the changes in business - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Edward de Bono on Wed, 2004-09-01 09:00
Management Appraisal: Performance should be sustained by appraisal, not incentives - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Mon, 2003-11-10 20:01
Future planning: Thinking the Future - business management articles from Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Mon, 2003-11-10 14:01
Managing other people effectively depends on managing yourself - Robert Heller at Thinking Managers
Submitted by Robert Heller on Mon, 2003-11-10 13:39
How to keep your best talent at Thinking Managers
Submitted by Edward de Bono on Sun, 2003-08-10 21:13
Creativity, company culture and natural talent - by Edward de Bono at Thinking Managers
Submitted by Robert Heller on Fri, 2003-04-11 19:17
Streamlining: 'there's no limit to what can be streamlined, e-enabled and automated' - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Tue, 2003-03-11 07:31
Total Quality Management: How Total Quality Management can improve your company's decision making processes - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Sun, 2003-01-12 21:41
First rule of successful business strategy: Get a business strategy - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
Submitted by Robert Heller on Sun, 2003-01-12 20:51
Management philosophy: Don't be stupid, keep your management philosophy simple - Thinking Managers by Edward de Bono and Robert Heller
