The power of culture - Joanne South

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Culture is a powerful force in business that can provide a competitive advantage. A creative culture allows teams and individuals to thrive and fosters community, which leads to innovation. When an organization values creativity, it empowers employees at all levels to contribute new ideas that can drive business success.

The power of culture
Creativity is a competitive advantage
in business

Joanne South
Research Manager
The power of culture

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Intellectual competition as technology for professional training of managers ...EABIS

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Culture and Power! Perceptions, cross-cultural communication, and other cultu...Career Communications Group

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Culture and Power! Perceptions, cross-cultural communication, and other cultural factors that impact employee success, policies, systems, and programs The perception of power is a cultural phenomenon. Different cultures accept the dynamic of power in very different ways. Some accept unequally distributed power as a natural part of the professional world, where other cultures engage and view that power is equal among contributors. This cultural concept is known as power distance. When in a “high power distance” culture, the relationship between bosses and subordinates is one of dependence. When in a “low power distance” society, the relationship between bosses and subordinates is one of interdependence. Knowledge of how you and your team perceive power and accept structure will impact the ease of communication and affect leadership style choices. Culture is a powerful dynamic that helps us understand and be more specific about relationship conflicts and triumphs. Learning Outcomes: Increase professional development, awareness, and communication strategies At the end of the seminar, participants will be able to: a) Leaders share cultural challenges and solutions b) Identify core issues and strategies to manage communication styles and differences c) Explore potential impact of language on perceived confidence and value d) Examine leadership styles and principles to accommodate power distance cultural factors

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