How Systems and Structure Link to Culture

Its official…systems and structures must link to corporate culture – but how do you do it and what does this really mean to business... and, why do so many companies get it wrong?

"Culture is about how things are done around your organisation" says Heather Carmody, Director Mettle Consulting. Your culture and your organisational structures are not mutually exclusive.

It is a common perception that culture is intangible, something "just" in people’s heads’. As Catherine Glass, Director Mettle Consulting UK says, "to ignore culture is to ignore another tool you can use to drive your business." As such, being able to understand and utilise your organisation’s culture is crucial in developing effective business strategy to drive your competitive advantage. Mettle has developed tools your organisation can use to understand, analyse and shift the cultures inherent to your organisation...

read more