Change the Culture, Change the Game

Book summary

Tom Smith is an American business executive and author recognized for his co-authorship of four highly successful books on the topic of workplace accountability. These books include "The Oz Principle," "Change the Culture, Change the Game," "How Did That Happen?" and "The Wisdom of Oz."

Increase responsibility at all levels and adopt a cultural shift to help your business reach its maximum potential. It is possible to take steps toward creating and then maintaining a new corporate culture by considering the connections between actions, beliefs, experiences, and results. Follow the steps one by one! Leadership alignment is a helpful tool for bringing everyone in an organization around key decisions. Participation is the first step, in which you involve the appropriate parties. Accountability is the next step, which involves identifying decision-makers. Discussion is the third step, which makes sure everyone has a voice and is heard. Ownership is the fourth step, in which you claim responsibility for the decision. Communication is the fifth step, which ensures consistency in your message. Finally, step 6 involves follow-up, ensuring alignment across all aspects of your organization.

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