Margaret “Magi” Graziano, CEO of KeenAlignment and author of “Ignite Culture,” emphasizes the importance of emergence in achieving business success. Emergence, as defined by Graziano, involves establishing a north star intent, creating an ecosystem within the organization, motivating employees, empowering individuals, generating results, fostering a generative environment, and enhancing engagement.
The ecosystem within an organization consists of the culture, environment, architecture, stakeholders, energy, interactions, communication, and cooperation. Motivation plays a crucial role in employee engagement, with the emphasis on connecting individuals’ intrinsic motivation to the organization’s overarching goals. Empowerment goes beyond promotions or raises and is about enabling self-actualization and personal freedom within the workplace through support, resources, and training.
The ultimate goal of any business is to produce tangible results through high achievement and self-actualization. To achieve emergence, there needs to be a fertile ground for innovation, teamwork, and motivation where individuals feel safe to express themselves and collaborate. Employee engagement is a key issue for business leaders, with half of employees not engaged at work in 2023, emphasizing the importance of connecting individuals to their intrinsic motivation.
The North Star serves as the organization’s ultimate reason for being, guiding every action and decision. It inspires a culture that is generative, innovative, and emergent, encouraging employees to bring not just their hands but also their hearts and minds to work. Contribution is essential for employees to shift from merely completing tasks to generating ideas, improving processes, and understanding how their unique role contributes to the organization’s success.
Endurance is about standing the test of time in the face of volatility and uncertainty. Organizations that endure, even in challenging times such as the Covid pandemic, remain emergent, adaptable, and innovative. Emergence requires strategic planning, effective leadership, and a clear ultimate intent to guide the organization towards enduring success.
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