How to Create and Sustain a Continuous Improvement Culture

Organizational culture is the set of values and beliefs unique to an organization. A healthy culture is reflected in the ability of an organization to perform highly over a longer period of time. Continuous Improvement Culture (CIC) is one of the signs of a healthy organizational culture. It refers to the belief that there is always room for improvement, and employees are eager to become better every day through incremental improvements. CIC naturally instills in people the desire to become better and strive for excellence. A culture of continuous improvement contributes to operational excellence, makes companies more innovative, improves employee retention, and gives them a competitive advantage. To implement a CIC, you need great leadership, communication, ownership and trust, and a learning culture.