{"title":"S. Chris Edmonds","description":"\u003cp\u003eS. Chris Edmonds offers insightful perspectives on cultivating thriving organisational cultures, with a focus on leadership and employee engagement. His work emphasises the importance of values-driven practices that inspire commitment and sustained performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in practical strategies for transforming workplace environments will find valuable guidance in Edmonds’ writing, blending clear frameworks with motivational ideas to foster meaningful change in business settings.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-culture-engine-by-s-chris-edmonds-9781118947326","title":"The Culture Engine","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn organisational \"North Star,\" codifying valued behaviours for optimal performance\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Culture Engine\u003c\/i\u003e shows leaders how to create a high-performing, values-aligned culture through the creation of an organisational constitution. With practical step-by-step guidance, readers learn how to define their organisation's culture, delineate the behaviours that contribute to greater performance and greater engagement, and draft a document that codifies those behaviours into a constitution that guides behaviour towards an ideal: a safe, inspiring workplace. The discussion focuses on people, including who should be involved at the outset and how to engage employees from start to finish, while examples of effective constitutions provide guidance towards drafting a document that can actualise an organisation's potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCulture drives everything that happens in an organisation day to day, including focus, priorities, and the treatment of employees and customers. A great culture drives great performance, and can help attract and retain great talent. But a great culture isn't something that evolves naturally. \u003ci\u003eThe Culture Engine\u003c\/i\u003e is a guide to strategically planning a culture by compiling the company's guiding principles and behaviours into an organisational constitution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDecide which behaviours and attitudes are desired in the organisation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSecure leader commitment to planning, drafting, and implementing the document\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLearn the most effective way to socialise the draft statement and get everyone on board\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eModel desired behaviours to boost employee engagement throughout the process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrganisational culture is not an amorphous thing – it comes down from the top, inspired and exemplified by the leadership. It can steer a company up or down, keep it on mission or force it off course. For an organisation to fulfil its potential, the culture must be on point, truly reflecting the heart of the company from leaders to team members across the company. \u003ci\u003eThe Culture Engine\u003c\/i\u003e helps leaders define the playing field, pushing performance to the next level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47995589296364,"sku":"9781118947326","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781118947326-the-culture-engine.jpg?v=1784898286"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/s-chris-edmonds.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}