How to Make Everybody in the Company Follow the Same Values?

‘The four A’s’, or ‘The ABCD’, or some other catchy and deeply meaningful combination of words may be representing your company’s values. But does everybody actually stand by these words? Does everyone really care about them? If you are a part of some company, then the values of your company apply as much to you as to everyone else. These values are not just fancy words that are supposed to be a marketing tactic; these actually represent your company. But how to make everybody in the company follow the same values? Firstly, one must identify who actually does follow the values and who just pretends to be following. Only by closely examining the quality and the approach towards projects over a period of time can you spot the ones who work just for themselves and not for the company as a whole.

1. Conduct group discussions, seminars

Conducting group discussion sessions and seminars on human behavior where everyone is encouraged to participate in a way that puts them in a position to put forth their views on the spot is also a nice way to identify and make everybody follow the same values. Discuss with the employees the benefits of following the same values in the company. Holding seminars wherein those higher in command interact with everyone and explain why they started the company, and just talk about values which they believe in is a nice idea to make everyone see why is it so important that everyone in the company follow the same values.

2. Set examples

You cannot literally enforce these values. It would be like taking away the free will of employees. But what you can do is set forth examples. Appreciate those who follow the same values. Ideally, that should motivate everyone in the company to do the same because appreciation and public acknowledgement are desired by everyone.

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3. Guide them

In cases where the above approach fails, try singling out the bad apple. Take the gentle yet firm approach of being hugely disappointed in someone because they were not following ethical ways. Make it clear that you expected more out of them, and that you believe that they would fix their ways.

A company can move forward only if everyone thinks of the company as a whole and believes in what the company stands for.