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| By: Ramla Akhtar, CC BY-NC-ND 2.5 |
I have mentioned the work of Dr. Fernando Flores many times before in this blog. I also keep an eye out for other authors that speak on similar topics to gauge how Fernando’s work is influencing the broader conversation. Recently I thought I had stumbled on something that was evidence of this influence. A paper entitled Why Do We Do Business? Introducing PC MOB – The People-Centered Model of Business, by Ramla Akhtar.
Unfortunately I was disappointed. The paper was posted in her blog on 6 May 2006. What disappoints me is there seems to be no further development of this model. Ms. Akhtar calls it a first draft, and invites comments and suggestions. I wish there was more, because this has potential. As it stands, there is a lot missing.
, contends that many of the problems confronting leaders can be traced to their inability to analyze and evaluate organizational cultures. Attempts to create a new vision, or make wholesale organizational changes, fail because they run counter to the culture. Major changes must at least address culture, and they may even require work to change the culture.