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There is some exciting research going on at the COER (Centre of Organisational Excellence Research) at the moment.

 

Past research shows that culture plays a key role in sustaining continuous improvement in organisations. Continuous improvement, in turn, is often viewed as critical for organisational efficiency and waste reduction. However, the effect of culture in the specific context is less well understood. Several levels of culture such as the national culture, corporate culture and organisational sub-cultures, are present simultaneously. Which ones are important, and under what conditions do they become important? What needs to happen to ensure that the existing cultural diversity results in continuous improvement? Which role does – and, in fact, can – management and organisational leadership play?

 

This doctoral research is seeking answers to these questions using a multiple-case methodology. For participating organisations, this presents an opportunity to benefit from cutting-edge research and at the same time help advance the scientific understanding.

 

Participation in the study is free of charge. If you are interested in having your organisation participate, please get in touch with me for further information - either by email ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or by leaving a comment.

 

Jürgen 'Phil' Wagner