Developing an Empowering Culture in Organizations

Abstract

People in organizations face uncertainty, complexity and huge pressures. Argues that we need a new culture in organizations to help people and their enterprises thrive in this situation, and that widespread leadership plays a key part in bringing this about. The key challenge for people in management and organization development is to help organizations develop a culture that enables people both to function better individually and to achieve common purposes. Proposes practical strategies for practitioners who want to help their organizations bring about cultural change. Describes a useful model for programs designed to harness the energy of managers in order to bring about change, work on the real issues confronting them and make changes in their attitudes and behavior. Also describes an open program for leaders of organizational change which follows a similar model and the effects it has had on the participants and their organizations. Finally reflects on some of the author′s own difficulties and learning.

Citation

Nixon, B. (1994), "Developing an Empowering Culture in Organizations", Empowerment in Organizations, Vol. 2 No. 1, pp. 14-24. https://doi.org/10.1108/09684899410054634