NISER, others harp on organisational culture as tool for growth, development

Some experts, including Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), Prof. Antonia Sinbine; Senior Fellow, Lagos Business School, Dr Emmanuel Imafidon, and Founder/ Executive Chairman, Phillips Group, Foluso Phillips, yesterday, harped on organisational culture as the critical heartbeat of an establishment and a means through which the nation could achieve success.

trio, among other discussants during the lecture series organised by NISER, in collaboration with MacArthur Foundation, held in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, posited that any nation or organisation that prioritises the development of a strong, positive culture, fosters environments where employees/citizens flourish, productivity increases significantly, and goals are consistently achieved.

In a paper entitled: “The Heart of Success: How organisational culture and behaviour drive organisational effectiveness,” Imafidon 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 further said 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.

In her opening remark, Simbine described the session as not just another policy engagement, saying: “It represents an important reflection on the ways organisational culture and behaviour shape effectiveness, whether in public institutions, private enterprises, or civil society organisations.”

She noted that the seminar was 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.

Chairman of the event, Foluso Phillips, agreed that by fostering a culture aligned with vision, strategies and goals, organisations build a foundation for long-term resilience, agility and success.