26 Mar The Three Ps of Lasting Change: From Personal Health to Workplace Culture

Lately, I’ve been working with a nutritionist, and what’s struck me most is how the principles that drive real, lasting health changes are the same ones that fuel strong workplace cultures. Whether you’re optimizing your health or leading a team, sustained change comes down to three key Ps: Plans, Practices and Processes.

Plans: Where Are You Headed?

In nutrition, setting clear big-picture priorities and focused goals  — whether it’s reducing inflammation, increasing energy, or improving digestion — determines what changes need to be made. The same goes for the workplace.

• What’s the vision for your organization?
• What are your organization’s true focus areas?
• Do they align with how work actually gets done?
• Is your team clear on these priorities?

Organizations often claim to have specific priorities, but  looking at where time, energy, and resources actually go can reveal a different story. Gaining clarity here is the first step in creating meaningful change.

Practices: The Daily Actions That Drive Results

Just like nutrition requires building sustainable eating habits, workplace culture thrives on intentional daily behaviors. Our daily practices – whether deliberate or not – are what shape us and drive the results we see.  They can work against us (mindlessly crunching on chips) if we’re not deliberate and conversely can be powerful if used with intention (consciously creating a high-protein snack).  Organizationally, consider:

• Communication practices: Are your team members encouraged to speak up, or is there a culture of silence?
• Support practices: How does your organization recognize and uplift employees?
• Feedback practices: Is feedback a regular, constructive practice or does it show up more like criticism or disappointment?
• Pulse check practices: How often are you assessing engagement and morale?

Practices require intention, and with consistency, they create a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and aligned with the company’s mission.

Processes: The Structures That Sustains Change

In health, daily practices are supported by structures and processes (meal planning, tracking progress, or scheduling movement). In organizations, processes ensure that priorities and practices aren’t just good intentions but actualized, sustainable realities. They also serve as a reinforcing mechanism for our plans and goals. Some key workplace processes include:

• Performance review frameworks that focus on growth, not just evaluation.
• Communication channels that encourage transparency and efficiency.
• Onboarding processes that clarify culture and expectations from day one.
• Recognition programs that celebrate wins and reinforce positive behaviors.

Applying These Principles for Lasting Impact

Personally, I’ve found that applying these steps — clarifying plans, building daily practices, and reinforcing them with processes — has been a game-changer in both my personal and professional life. The same holds true for teams. When organizations take a structured, conscious approach to culture and management, the impact is real: more aligned teams, stronger results, and long-term success.

At The Silverene Group, we work with leaders to build cultures where plans, practices, and processes align to create high-performing, people-first workplaces. 

Ready to take a closer look at what’s working and what needs to change? Let’s talk.

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