Every team and organization has the potential to excel. At the HPO Center, we activate this potential globally, across all sectors, with a scientifically backed approach and over twenty years of practical experience.
Our services are divided into three levels: inspiration sessions, diagnoses, and strategic transformations. We offer practical solutions for strategic themes such as High Performance Organizations and Partnerships. Additionally, we support operational improvements like breaking down silos and revitalizing process improvement strategies. We also assist in development areas such as winning the 'war for talent' and creating social value.
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This Quick Insight critically examines the long-term effectiveness of organizational improvement programs. Utilizing the High-Performing Organization (HPO) framework for evaluation, the study finds that despite numerous improvement efforts, there has been minimal sustainable progress in organizations' performance levels. The article identifies possible reasons for this lack of progress, such as economic downturns and the ineffectiveness of commonly used improvement methods. It also underscores the importance of High Performance Managerial Leadership, a balanced blend of visionary leadership and disciplined management, as a key to achieving and maintaining high performance.
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This Quick Insight discusses the adaption of the HPO framework to Thailand's distinct business environment. It examines the dynamic challenges Thai organizations face, from political shifts to the rise of social media and corporate social responsibility. While the HPO framework is a model for consistent excellence, the article emphasizes the need for its customization in the Thai context.
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This Quick Insight dives deep into the leadership nuances of High-Performance Managers (HPMs) in both the Netherlands and the UK, underscoring the profound influence of national culture. The research underscores both universal leadership attributes and those shaped by specific cultural contexts. A pivotal takeaway is the proactive role of HR departments in crafting culture-sensitive management development programs, ensuring leadership behaviors resonate with both global standards of excellence and unique national nuances.
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"Finally, a book that goes beyond “promises” but gives greater clarity about the essential contributing factors of high performance organizations. This pioneering work of Dr. de Waal is a must read for people interested in this subject."
Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries, Clinical Professor of Leadership and Organizational Change at INSEAD
On our website you will find a wealth of information about High Performance Organizations, Teams and Partnership. Browse our videos, scientific papers, cases and articles.
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