Do you have a philosophy for growth?"
Philosophy statements are a tool to help the team(s) understand
the principals and attitude toward the life of the department
or the organization. The organization may incorporate several
stated philosophies for various departments in addition to a corporate
philosophy.
Corporate Philosophy
The organization’s corporate philosophy is a statement
that ties in with the mission, vision and core values. It states
the organization’s methodology and mindset or attitude to
its growth, employees, customers, and other relative topics.
Compensation Philosophy
A compensation philosophy states the organization’s
position on how to pay company-wide. Whether it’s above
market, at market or below market and why. The philosophy needs
to remain consistent throughout the organization.
Manufacturing Philosophy
A manufacturing philosophy states the organization’s
position on the type of manufacturing it will produce. Some of
the types of philosophy may be “Best in Class” and/or
“Six Sigma”.
Customer Care Philosophy
A customer care philosophy may state “World Class
Service” and/or various statements to communicate how the
organization approaches service.
This and other philosophy statements can be developed in a short
time. We can facilitate and manage the process, yet the philosophy
is that of the organization.
Here is an example of what to consider when developing a unique
and creative philosophy statement:.
When people work happily and harmoniously together,
with recognition and reward systems closely aligned to their core
values, the organization enjoys excellent customer relationships,
draws the most out of its people at all levels and performs to
its capacity.
There is an essential balance needed between organizational
values and sense of purpose on the one hand, and the aspirations
and values of the people which comprise it on the other.
This is reflected by Charles Handy, writing in
The Age of Paradox (Harvard Business School Press, Boston, 1994),
when he refers to... the mythical Greek image of Scylla, the rock,
and Charybdis, the whirlpool, which Odysseus and his sailors had
to steer between... [represent]... the hard and soft features
of organizations, the structured controlled masculine side and
the flexible, responsive, feminine side, both of which are needed
for success.
When an organization's values and strategic direction fully
support this balance, its people relate well to the organization
and to one another and its productivity and performance potential
are fully attainable. "Management
Consulting Group"