Focus on New Work – Interview with Dr. Doris Dull
Focus on New Work – Interview with Dr. Doris Dull In the interview, Dr. Dull offers
Evolving Performance Culture
From Tradition to Sustainability – A Conversation with Dr. Doris Dull
In our Leadership Talk at Marbach Castle, Dr. Doris Dull explains how companies can sustainably improve their performance culture. In her new book, “New Work: Leistungskultur und Performance-Messung,” she describes how outdated models can be replaced with modern, employee-friendly approaches. Key elements for a healthy, efficient work culture are thoroughly explored.
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More InformationBio Dr. Doris Dull
Doris Dull is the co-founder of Convalori, a company specializing in values-based leadership and employee effectiveness. With over 20 years of experience in a male-dominated industry, she helps companies strengthen their values orientation and corporate culture. Dr. Dull has held global responsibilities, led several mergers and acquisitions as well as post-merger integrations, and developed pragmatic solutions for change projects. Her values, such as humor, respect, and authenticity, have shaped her professional journey and successful work.
Old Performance Culture in Crisis
Dr. Doris Dull addresses the current performance culture, which is characterized by constant rationalization and optimization. Historically, the focus has been heavily on financial metrics and performance pressure, often leading to a one-sided view of employees as mere production factors. This old culture, which prioritized cash flow and revenue growth, has become obsolete and is on the brink of collapse. Dr. Dull argues that it is time to question this approach and find new paths to a sustainable performance culture.
You can only push something to its limits for so long before it breaks. I firmly believe that we have reached a point where our old or current performance culture is on the brink of collapse.
Dr. Doris Dull
Characteristics of a Sustainable Performance Culture
In contrast to the traditional performance culture, Dr. Dull describes a sustainable performance culture as an integral part of the corporate culture that goes beyond mere achievement of metrics. Such a culture thrives in a positive working environment where employees not only find fair working conditions but also have opportunities for personal and professional development. Key characteristics include good leadership that provides employees with autonomy and interesting tasks, flexible working hours, and a balance between workload and rest. Creating a positive work environment that addresses both human and organizational needs is central.
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Obstacles and Recommendations
Dr. Dull identifies several obstacles to achieving a sustainable performance culture. These include a lack of discipline, constant organizational changes, and unhealthy competitive practices within the company. Micromanagement is seen as particularly detrimental, as it undermines employees’ trust and autonomy. Her recommendations include addressing these challenges by fostering a trusting and respectful work environment. By overcoming these obstacles and implementing fair and supportive measures, companies can promote a productive and motivating work culture.
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