DANKOTUWA
Q: What have you learnt from participating in the Great Place to Work Sri Lanka survey?
A: The survey has taught us the importance of employee feedback, trust and transparency. Dankotuwa Porcelain has embraced a culture of continuous improvement, recognising and appreciating our employees’ efforts, while also prioritising work-life balance, diversity and inclusion.
Leadership development, employee wellbeing initiatives and effective feedback loops have all become focal points, contributing to our pride in fostering a thriving workplace culture.
Q: And what best practices has Dankotuwa adopted to tide through unprecedented challenges?
A: Dankotuwa Porcelain has navigated unprecedented challenges through a multifaceted approach. The company has maintained agility by frequently reviewing its three year corporate plan, ensuring alignment with market shifts.
Increased investment in research and development has yielded unique products and refined processes, sustaining innovation. The company fosters a culture of ‘collective leadership,’ empowering small teams with cross-functional responsibility, promoting engagement and informed decision making.
Moreover, Dankotuwa’s commitment to industrial sustainability is evident through environmentally conscious practices integrated across its operations and the supply chain.
These strategies collectively empower Dankotuwa to thrive in the face of uncertainty while emphasising innovation, collaboration and responsible business practices.
Q: In what new ways can a positive work culture be fostered?
A: Dankotuwa Porcelain cultivates a positive work culture through transparent communication, openly addressing challenges while sharing plans to overcome them. The company values continuous employee feedback, swiftly acting on it through pocket meetings that ensure concerns are addressed and contributions recognised.
Moreover, Dankotuwa links company success to employee benefits such as profit sharing, fostering a sense of collective achievement. The organisation also supports personal growth by aligning work with individual aspirations, promoting a fulfilling professional journey.
Through these strategies, Dankotuwa creates an environment where trust, engagement and mutual support flourish.
Q: What measures have been taken by the company over the last 12-18 months to unleash the untapped potential of the workforce?
A: Over the past 12-18 months, Dankotuwa Porcelain has been focussed on unleashing its workforce’s untapped potential. Through an open feedback culture, employees actively contribute their perspectives on company development.
Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) is a priority with recognition given to those who drive improvements.
Additionally, the company invests in training programmes to enhance employee decision-making skills.
By valuing feedback, aligning efforts with metrics and fostering skill growth, Dankotuwa has created a dynamic work environment that empowers its workforce and fosters innovation.
Q: How can organisations pursue the philosophy of creating a ‘great workplace for all’?
A: Creating a great workplace for all is a philosophy that organisations can pursue with dedication and purpose.
At Dankotuwa Porcelain, we embody this philosophy through our innovative concept of collective leadership, yielding remarkable results. This approach involves forming small teams of six employees entrusted with leadership responsibilities for specific periods.
Importantly, these teams span all levels and functions of the company, fostering higher employee engagement and leadership development across the entire organisation.
Empowered with resources, our teams make logical decisions based on common sense, propelling us forward collectively.
By nurturing a culture of shared ownership and collaboration, Dankotuwa Porcelain exemplifies the essence of creating a great workplace for all.
– Compiled by Yamini Sequeira
Email: info@dankotuwa.com | Website: www.dankotuwa.com
