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In this post, let us consider why product organization culture also comes with a focus on people.
A product organization is a group of people who are designing, developing, and deploying new products. So culture, therefore, is largely shaped by the people in the organization.
Continue reading to know more about the topic.
What Is Product Organization Culture?
To understand the nature of product organization culture, it is important to know what the culture of a product organization really is.
Product organization culture is a set of shared values, norms, and beliefs that are held by most members of the product organization. These values and beliefs can be the guiding principles in decision-making and problem-solving.
While there are numerous external factors that influence the culture of an organization, one of the primary factors is the people within the organization.
The manner in which people associate with each other. This includes their expectations and demands and their way of interacting with each other.
It also involves how they resolve conflicts and conflicts arising out of differences. And how they motivate themselves are some of the factors that affect culture.
Thus, the impact that these factors have on culture can be both positive as well as negative.
How People Influence Product Organization Culture
There are different ways in which people influence product culture.
The way in which people interact with each other can have a significant influence on the product organization’s culture.
The way in which teams interact also determines the interactions between team members and team leaders. This can either create an informal environment or a formal environment for conducting work.
So if a team leader interacts casually or encourages such interactions, then it can create a casual environment within that team. If a team leader discourages such interactions, then it may create a formal environment within that team.
Efficient functioning is possible only when there is consistency in the approach towards leadership between teams. Similarly, when there is consistency between at least two teams, then efficient functioning can result from cross-team interactions.
Thus, the manner in which people interact with each other has an influence on how they perform their tasks. And how they relate to each other at work. This also affects their culture.
How people communicate with one another also affects culture. If communication is poor, then it may lead to inefficient functioning. Even though this may not be intentional on part of individuals involved in such communication failures.
Poor communication may also lead to divided opinions on issues, thereby affecting decision-making processes adversely.
Similarly, poor communication between team members can also create conflict among them. Thus, resulting in low morale and low productivity levels among such employees.
Wrapping Up
Product organization culture is the sum total of the values, norms, and beliefs that are held by people in such organizations.
The way in which people interact with each other, communicate with each other, and resolve their conflicts affects the nature of product organization culture.
Therefore, it is important for leaders to be aware of these factors, so as to shape a positive product organization culture.
