The communicative organization – final report

Mats Heide, Charlotte Simonsson, Howard Nothhaft, Rickard Andersson, Sara von Platen

Lund University Publications (Lund University) · 2019 · 10 citations · 0 references

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The communicative organization -our definitionA communicative organization always has communication on the agenda.The organization has a widespread understanding that communication is a prerequisite for an organization's existence, ability to reach goals, and success.A communication system that is both thorough and well-functioning is fundamental to the organization.Many different voices are valued and actively listened to in order for the organization to develop, adapt to change, and lead progress.Dialogue is valued as a means of achieving sufficient mutual understanding in order to act wisely.Managers and employees have communicative competence and take responsibility for communication.The organizational culture aligns with business objectives, and it acts as a support for the employees in their communicative assignments.The communication professionals are communication experts, external analysts, and the drivers of the organization's communicational development.