Within a company, what is the most important aspect… the people, the idea, the products or the company itself?
On Monday, I asked this question followed by using a quote from the book “Built to Last” by Jim Collins. In this quote, Collins states, “Be prepared to kill, revise or evolve an idea, but never give up the company.”
So, you can give up the people?
You can change the idea?
You can adjust the products?
Yet, the company remains.
Where is the fidelity in this?
This is a hard realization to come to: Company first.
As the world evolves to become more equitable and inclusive, putting the company first seems archaic.
However, based on history and data, building a company that lasts for the long haul requires putting the company first.
People come and go. Ideas come and go. Products come and go. The company – based the core beliefs and values – remains.
Published by JC Hurtado-Prater | Culture Strategist + HR Consultant Specializing in Org Dev & Org Design
A culture strategist + HR consultant, educator, speaker and author on leadership + culture, I am committed to helping organizations thrive while elevating human flourishing for the betterment of the local and global community.
In a practical sense, I help organizations develop empowering leaders, cultivate high-performing teams and build strong cultures through training, consulting and team coaching.
The philosophy that drives me: “Above everything… people. Every human being is filled with the potential to lead, create or innovate. Therefore, one's work is the most sacred act one can give away...and time the greatest resource to expend.”
I am on a lifetime mission to help dynamic organizations become more effective in the local and global community by helping senior and HR executives attract, recruit, retain and ignite today’s top talent.
People. First. Always.
Find out more at jcco.io.
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