Changing of a corporate culture makes sense only if it is a change for the better. Therefore, if you are working on a culture change and you don't want it to end as a step back or to a completely wrong direction, note the following warning signs identified by openforum.com.

1. Change just for change

The enthusiasm raised by new things vanishes very quickly. Therefore, make sure that your company's management as well as your team understands the purpose of the proposed change in the long term and will support it.

2. Change only on paper

It is not enough to write new corporate materials and organize training. It is essential to persuade managers who will implement the change in their daily work with the staff.

3. Improper recruitment

A change of recruitment should also be implemented along with the change of corporate culture so that the newcomers fit into the new culture.

4. Lack of perseverance

People generally don't like changes. You should therefore not get deterred by negativists who don't agree with any change. Concentrate on winning the key leaders.

5. Lack of measuring progress

How can you know whether you have achieved changes in employee behavior if you didn't specify in advance what and how to measure?

6. Sleeping on your laurels

An initial success doesn't mean that you will be successful in the future as well. Maintaining exceptional corporate culture requires constant monitoring, measurement and improvement. Times are changing and your corporate culture should change accordingly.

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