Levers to increase control

Keep in mind that a shift towards a more controlling corporate culture may not be suitable for every organization and can have negative effects on employee morale and job satisfaction. It's important to balance control with trust and empowerment, and to ensure that employees feel valued and supported in their work. It's also important to consider the impact of a controlling culture on employee retention and turnover.Set clear expectations: Clearly define job responsibilities and expectations for all employees.

1. Implement strict policies and procedures: Establish strict policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.

2. Provide detailed guidance: Provide detailed guidance on how work should be performed to ensure consistency and quality.

3. Monitor performance closely: Monitor employee performance closely and provide feedback regularly to help employees improve.

4. Enforce rules strictly: Enforce rules and regulations strictly to maintain order and discipline.

5. Maintain a centralized decision-making structure: Establish a centralized decision-making structure to maintain control over key decisions.

6. Limit employee autonomy: Limit employee autonomy to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.

7. Conduct frequent performance evaluations: Conduct frequent performance evaluations to ensure that employees are meeting expectations.

8. Provide training and development: Provide training and development to help employees improve their skills and meet expectations.

9. Lead by example: Lead by example, demonstrating a commitment to following policies and procedures and adhering to rules and regulations.