The High Performance Organisation
High performance is a desirable objective for most organisations. Leaders have never faced greater challenges before. Technological progress, changing markets and new social and environmental standards demand from companies to always perform at their best, constantly evolve and remain innovative.
Even the most successful companies and growing businesses reach their limits at some point facing the increasing pace and the complex demands of the environment. Because their strategies have too little effect. Because they start lacking the overview. Because processes and structures can no longer keep up with changes.
Better decisions - targeted management - faster action
The answer is a High Performance Organisation, a healthy company at its core. It stands out by a strategic and organisational foundation that allows it to permanently self-optimise and develop, but also to initiate quick course corrections. A high level of transparency, consistent processes, an organisation that is linked to the strategy and excellent operational performance guarantee efficiency and agility and therefore high competitiveness.
High Performance Organisation: Definition
The High Performance Organisation is an organisation that is capable of permanent development and self-innovation, with above-average long-term performance and a clear competitive edge.
Characteristics of the High Performance Organisation
Focus
Goals, strategy and value proposition are clear and focus on the strengths and core competencies of the company. Business model, product and service portfolio are aligned with customer needs and value-adding services. The focus is on long-term success.
Productivity and efficiency
The strategy is anchored throughout the organisation. The processes are consistent and scalable. They are comprehensible for all those involved. The complexity is low.
Transparency
Goals, roles and responsibilities are clear. Processes and management structures are transparent. Performance can be measured and controlled on the basis of defined criteria.
Development and adaptability
Further development, innovation and self-optimisation are anchored in the organisation. The foundations for the development of a high-performance culture have been laid. The employees have the necessary know-how to contribute to the development and are committed to the common goals.
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