Organisations spend a lot of time talking about values. They spend less time exploring their use in practice. The most dangerous for corporate values is rarely an attack on the heart of a value. Corporate values collapse not because of direct attack but by creeping conflict at the edges that create a culture of corruption.…
Valeus are often just a set of glossy posters on walls. They are part of defining what good looks like (a north star), what we stand for, who we aspire to be. They should create ongoing dialogue to recognise our progress, to guide and support us (through tough times) and to help us identify ways to improve.