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From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure
Stakeholders in academia and the corporate world on Thursday identified organisational culture as the heartbeat of any establishment, enhancing results.
They urged individuals in various sectors to work assiduously to make impacts that will drive the development of their organisations.
The stakeholders, drawn from different organisations, spoke at a seminar organised by the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), Ibadan, Oyo State.
Delivering his paper entitled “The Heart of Success: How Organisational Culture and Behaviour Drive Organisational Effectiveness,” Dr Emmanuel Imafidon, a Senior Fellow at the Pan-Atlantic University, said: “Organisations that prioritise the development of a strong, positive culture foster environments where employees flourish, productivity increases significantly, and goals are consistently achieved.”
He explained further that organisational culture is central to success because it shapes employee behaviour, drives effectiveness, increases performance and productivity, enhances collaboration and communication, and fosters innovation and agility.
According to him, “Organisational culture matters because it can be a powerful source of competitive advantage. It galvanises a distinct identity, setting the organisation apart from the competition.”
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Imafidon added that “Building organisational culture requires deliberate efforts and intentionality from leaders, who act as cultural architects by setting precedents with their actions and decisions.”
He listed core practices for fostering a culture that drives effectiveness to include, among others, core values; leadership and communication; hiring and onboarding for cultural fit; and institutionalising organisational culture through symbols, performance management, and programmes.
Speaking at the event, the Director-General of NISER, Prof Antonia Simbine, said: “The seminar is not just another policy engagement; it represents an important reflection on the ways that organisational culture and behaviour shape effectiveness, whether in public institutions, private enterprises, or civil society organisations.”
The Director-General added: “It is a timely discussion as Nigerians, in both private and public spaces, struggle to build systems and institutions that not only achieve objectives but do so sustainably and ethically.”
The seminar, chaired by Foluso Phillips, Founder of Phillips Group, concluded that by fostering a culture aligned with vision, strategies, and goals, organisations build a foundation for long-term resilience, agility, and success.
The panellists at the seminar, including Omotola Oshinowo, Head of New Business Development at Amperstand Global Investment; Chizoba Mojekwu, Lead Consultant at Deftadroit Consulting; and Prof Oka Obono of the Department of Sociology, University of Ibadan, called for organisational culture as a cornerstone for effective productivity.
