Performance Matters Matrix – Cultural Shadows

The Performance Culture has  certain intangible qualities about it – a certain character. Six qualities are evident – passion, professionalism, teamwork, innovation, commitment, and accountability. There is a humble-pride and a pervasive pursuit of excellence and generosity.

These are qualities of character that progressive organizations covet and aspire to but find frustratingly evasive. It is because these character traits cannot be touched or manipulated directly despite every attempt to do so.

Like the shadow of a tree they sprout from small seeds, and grow bud by bud, branch by branch, and leaf by leaf almost imperceptivity in the tree over time. They respond instantly to the winds of change. Growth is perceived in ever-migrating shades of gray from day to day. The shadow is provoked by the trees deep well watered roots in the presence of light – life giving energy and nourishment.

The shadow cannot change the tree. The shadow changes only with the tree.

So it is with the intangible qualities of a performance culture.

The character traits of a performance culture are influenced by the work that is done within the roots and foliage of the Performance Matters Matrix. The performance characteristics shadow responds to nurturing, new growth and purposeful pruning and grafting.

The artistry found in Japanese Bonsai Trees are a testament to the creative vision, patient discipline, and skilled touch of the gardener.

There are no shortcuts to the nurturing  and growth of exceptional organizations. There is only  the provoked consequences of intentional and persistent leadership. The work is hard and never ending. The product is rare and treasured.

With these understandings each of the nine cells (foliage) of the Performance Matters Matrix can be further considered…

All The Best!

Bob

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