Hyun-bum Cho, chairman of Korea and Company Group, emphasized that "corporate culture is not created by slogans" and that it naturally permeates the organization when members actively identify and solve problems. He highlighted that the 'bottom-up' approach, where employees discover issues and implement solutions, is the starting point for organizational change.
Cho made these remarks during the third quarter workshop of the 'Junior Board,' a leadership development project aimed at nurturing future leaders, held on October 12-13. The Junior Board, launched in 2022, is a program where employees with less than six years of service identify areas for improvement in company policies, culture, and work processes and work on solutions.
During the workshop, Cho stated, "For a bottom-up culture to translate into actual results, the awareness of issues and the willingness to act among employees are crucial." He added that rather than merely solving problems assigned from above, employees should take the initiative to identify issues themselves, which enhances their motivation to resolve them and increases the likelihood of successful implementation. He encouraged participants to not limit themselves to known knowledge but to explore unfamiliar areas with curiosity, stating that cultivating a personal perspective through diverse experiences is essential for future leaders.
Cho also stressed the importance of preserving the strengths built over 85 years of growth while evolving to meet contemporary demands. He remarked, "Our group must inherit the good traditions and strengths we have accumulated over time, but we must continuously modernize to harmonize with the current era." He concluded that a culture where employees can freely express opinions and implement solutions after identifying problems in the field is vital for the organization’s ongoing development.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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