Focus on respect and leading with humility
Guiding Principles: Respect Every Individual: Treating people with dignity ensures a culture where everyone feels valued.
Lead with Humility: Leaders who acknowledge their limitations and learn from others foster an environment of growth. Supporting Principles:
Leadership: Leaders must exemplify the principles they advocate. At Toyota, leaders practice “Genchi Genbutsu” to understand the workplace firsthand, driving a culture of respect and continuous improvement.
Empowerment: Giving employees the freedom to innovate leads to higher engagement. Google’s “20% time” policy is a testament to this, allowing for personal project time that has led to significant innovations like Gmail.
Communication: Open, honest communication builds trust. Southwest Airlines’ open-door policy exemplifies this, making everyone from the ground staff to executives feel part of the same team.
When companies embody these principles, they cultivate a culture of excellence in which every person is motivated and respected. Implementing these cultural enablers can guide your organization to foster a workplace where innovation, respect, and engagement thrive daily.
