Achieving results by improving
the workplace experience 
Human resources are the primary competitive advantage
in today’s knowledge-based economy. The more effectively people
work together, the better the outcome for them and the organization.
Parallax helps individuals and work teams achieve meaningful results
using a simple equation*:
Performance Potential
- Interaction Loss = Effectiveness
Effectiveness requires:
Once considered a “soft skill,” working
well with others is a “hard skill” in the 21st century.
Understanding and using proven processes can build the positive
working relationships, employee satisfaction and engagement that
make it easier to attract and retain employees. Strong communication
skills allow more productive collaboration, and problem solving
and better decision making. Communication skills are also crucial
to successful conflict resolution.
High performance cultures recognize the value of their
human resources. They demonstrate respect and support risk-taking
and encourage learning from mistakes. They recognize that no one
could have all the answers so they also support information sharing
and collaboration. And when it comes to the inevitable tensions
between change and stability and between focus on internal operations
and external customers, high performance organizations seek a balance.
In addition to providing a stimulating, satisfying work environment,
consciously crafting such an organizational culture can result in
increased:
Parallax provides services to enhance interactions,
shape organizational culture and increase Effectiveness, one workplace
at a time.
*Adapted from Designing Dynamic Organizations
by Jay Galbraith, Diane Downey and Amy Kates (2002 AMACOM)
