Creating Strategic Impact – What Is Your Organizational Body Language Saying?

Organizational body language refers to the collective or individual behaviors of an organization that can send non-verbal cues to both internal and external audiences. These cues can be positive or negative, and may affect how an organization is perceived. Positive cues can include visibility of management, celebration of accomplishments, openness to new ideas, and actively training employees. Negative cues may include an overreliance on consultants, a stream of directives from senior management, and vengeful actions toward employees. Understanding and working to improve an organization's body language can help create strategic impact.