Organisational Culture: Understanding Its Impact and Importance

In this video, I discuss the intricacies of organisational culture and why it's crucial for the success of any business. Organisational culture encompasses the values, beliefs, and practices that shape how a company operates and how its employees interact. Essentially, it's “how we do things around here.”

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Key Elements Influencing Culture:

• Leadership and communication style
• Vision, mission, and business values
• Team beliefs and organisational beliefs
• Artefacts such as marketing materials
• Reward and recognition practices
• Ground rules, both written and unwritten
• Hiring practices and team attitudes
• Induction processes and ongoing training
• Performance management
• Everyday actions and behaviours

Assessing Your Culture:

To determine if your culture aligns with your business strategy, consider these steps:

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‍1. Evaluate Alignment: Ask if your current environment supports your business strategy. If not, identify and address misalignments.‍

2. Identify Unwritten Rules: Look for unwritten ground rules that may be impacting behaviours and hindering progress.

3. Gather Feedback: Directly ask your team about the organisational culture and its impact. Using a third party can ensure honest responses and anonymity.

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Importance of Organisational Culture:

Your organisational culture is vital for achieving success and enjoying the journey of running your business. If you’ve identified elements hindering your progress, take steps to rectify them.

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Check out our detailed blog on organisational culture for a deeper look and actionable steps to improve it. If you want to know more about the current state of your organisation’s values, we consult in this area, interviewing team members and providing recommendations. If you’d like to know more, either get in touch or check out our consulting page.

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