The Diverse Organization: Integrating Differences to Achieve the Same Corporate Culture
March 2006
Mergers and Acquisitions: What Happens When Two Cultures Get Together
When two cultures get together following a merger or acquisition, conflict is likely to ensue. But it is often a subtle conflict hidden under the surface of discussing goals, integrating systems and combining organizational structures. As one senior executive explained it, "The problem with cultural differences is that they don't lead to disagreements, they lead to misunderstandings. Disagreements are obvious immediately and can be dealt with. But you tend to discover misunderstandings when it is too late--when each party has tackled an action plan in its own way."
Mar 9, 2006 - OI Partners
Challenges facing CEOs
The chief executive officers (CEOs), general managers and company directors voice the same concerns and frustrations time and again. Some of the most experienced CEOs in Malaysia are challenged by the single most important step in leadership, which is in getting the entire company to change their way of working in order to survive in an increasingly competitive environment.
Dec 15, 2005 - Business Times - Malaysia
The Diverse Organization: Integrating Differences to Achieve the Same Corporate Culture
* An inside look at Saint-Gobain, a 40 Billion Euro worldwide ceramics and plastics company * How does a multinational organization bring people together to form a more uniform business culture? The result lies with an ability to have people form cooperative relationships to achieve common business results. People must first understand themselves, their culture and their impact in a world totally different from their parents.
Mar 8, 2006 - OI Partners
Diversity's Importance and Impact in a Global Business World
Today's workplace focuses on innovation, creativity and enhanced decision making, problem solving and team synergy. The questions we all need to ask are, "How effective is my business in recognizing the impact that diversity has in these areas?"; "Is my organization holding our leaders accountable for diversity success?" and "Do they truly understand the breadth and depth of diversity and its impact on the business and its future success?"
Mar 9, 2006 - OI Partners
Canada's Most-Admired Corporate Cultures Named
A recent study has named the 10 Canadian companies with the "most-admired corporate cultures." The survey also indicates that 82 percent of Canadian executives believe there is a direct correlation between corporate culture and financial performance. The 10 companies are: 1. WestJet Airlines 2. Tim Hortons 3. RBC Financial Group 4. Four Seasons hotels and Resorts 5. Suncor Energy Ltd.
Feb 1, 2006 - WorldatWork
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