Happy new culture: How technology and innovation will drive transformation strategies in 2024
JMJ explores how organizations are innovating to actively cultivate safer, more supportive work environments.
As we start the new year, business leaders are facing a complex landscape marked by geopolitical tensions, climate concerns, a diminishing pool of skilled labor, and escalating costs. Amidst this complexity, organizations are embracing technological advancements and sustainable initiatives, to not only navigate the challenges but create safe, supportive work environments.
Adapting to uncertainty
In the last three years, we’ve experienced a level of change only comparable to the aftermath of World War II. 2024 looks set to bring further volatility, with impending elections and delicate international relations. As we have shifted from an era of relative predictability to one of constant change, organizations are acknowledging the pivotal role of culture in ensuring success.
The rise of new technologies
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast,” is a well-known quote that underscores the significant role of organizational culture on employee engagement, satisfaction, and performance. Ultimately, culture is a key determinant of a company’s overall health, success, and sustainability. Traditionally, its is ‘measured’ by a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods such as surveys, questionnaires, interviews. In the new era, cultural analytics tools go beyond this, offering objective insights into individual perspective on specific areas such as safety and sustainability—shifting what was once a subjective feeling into an actionable fact.
An evolving view of leadership development
The ability to gather unbiased, real-time data, coupled with flexible, bespoke leadership development programs is proving transformative for organizations that have found it difficult to achieve their transformative goals. Safety leadership is evolving to encompass all organizational levels, emphasizing the importance a sustainable culture that prioritizes both physical and psychological well-being. In addition, leaders are finding innovative ways to tailor their culture change approaches to the specific needs of their complex multinational, multi location organizations. We’re increasingly seeing the integration of technologies, alongside wider collaboration with stakeholders, as the basis of a more holistic approach to creating safe, sustainable, high-performing organizations.
Case studies
To illustrate the impact of proactive leaders on safety and performance, we wanted to share some success stories which highlight the innovative approaches organizations are taking, specifically with regards to shifting their safety culture.
Case study one: A global communications infrastructure company operating in remote locations collaborated with JMJ to design and deliver customized online safety workshops. This environmentally sustainable, cost effective and resource efficient approach enabled over 2,000 employees worldwide to participate in the initial phase of the program. Read the full story.
Case study two: A multinational project delivery company wanted to better understand its existing safety culture and develop a strategy to evolve it. The resulting experiential approach was delivered via video to 60 of the organization’s top executives. The scalable and customizable program has laid the foundation for a consistent safety message and culture across the organization. Read the full story.
Case study three: A major multinational energy company wanted to add a seven-day executive safety leadership program to its prestigious suite of development tools. The in-person program incorporated insights from leading safety experts, safety simulations and interactive workshops. Away from the pressures of their day-to-day roles, participants had time to reflect on themes such as safety and governance, leading in emergencies and integrating safety into decision making. Read the full story.
As we plan for the year ahead, organizational culture takes center stage, let’s start a conversation about effective ways of engaging with our people to create workplaces that are safer, more sustainable and high performing. We invite you to share your insights, questions and challenges. Contact us.