Multiplying Structure by Culture

Top-​level managers at large corporations are working hard on structural changes, as Porsche Consulting has observed. They have long since recognized that previous formulas for success are no longer applicable. Rigorous programs are being launched everywhere. Most involve new structures that first need to be created.

What does that mean for the organization as a whole? When a company restructures, it may well end up with fewer hands on deck. That compels its employees to reorganize, become more productive, and generally also assume more responsibility. On top of that, an entirely new mindset is often expected as well.

A company’s culture figures prominently in the success of its structural changes. These cultures now need to be actively reshaped, carefully cultivated, and embraced by leaders on all levels. A simple and illuminating equation can facilitate a successful outcome: “structural excellence times cultural excellence equals organizational excellence.” Lean structures and processes coupled with individual responsibility for results—these two factors yield a strong formula. At its heart are the will and ability of an organization and its employees to consistently achieve precisely the right high performance—in a sustainable manner.