Organizational Culture
What is organizational culture? The values that employees shares, as well as organization values, mission, and history. Organizational culture is the collection of values, expectations, and practices that guide and inform the actions of all team members. Think of it as the collection of traits that make your company what it is.It gives personality to the companies.
Navigating culture:
. Ask Question
. Make Observation
. Understanding Your Impact
The importance of organizational culture:
Identify: Describes the way the company conducts business both internally and externally.
The mission and value will help you to understand why the company exists and will give you insight how it will behave.
People: Talk to thepeople who work there. people who feel valued, engaged and challenged are more likely to do their best. Allowing employees to feel their voices are heard.
Processes: Directly impacts on process and productivity.
Understanding Organizations Culture:
. Ask question
. Listen to people stories
. Take note of company rituals
. Understand your impact
. Sharpen your communication skills
. Personalize the employee experience
. Keep culture in mind from day one
. Focous on learning and development
. Live by your company values
Qualities of a great organizational culture
• Alignment comes when the company’s objectives and its employees’ motivations are all pulling in the same direction. Exceptional organizations work to build continuous alignment to their vision, purpose, and goals.
• Appreciation can take many forms: a public kudos, a note of thanks, or a promotion. A culture of appreciation is one in which all team members frequently provide recognition and thanks for the contributions of others.
• Trust is vital to an organization. With a culture of trust, team members can express themselves and rely on others to have their back when they try something new.
• Performance is key, as great companies create a culture that means business. In these companies, talented employees motivate each other to excel, and, as shown above, greater profitability and productivity are the results.
• Resilience is a key quality in highly dynamic environments where change is continuous. A resilient culture will teach leaders to watch for and respond to change with ease.
• Teamwork encompasses collaboration, communication, and respect between team members. When everyone on the team supports each other, employees will get more done and feel happier while doing it.
• Integrity, like trust, is vital to all teams when they rely on each other to make decisions, interpret results, and form partnerships. Honesty and transparency are critical components of this aspect of culture.
• Innovation leads organizations to get the most out of available technologies, resources, and markets. A culture of innovation means that you apply creative thinking to all aspects of your business, even your own cultural initiatives.
• Psychological safety provides the support employees need to take risks and provide honest feedback. Remember that psychological safety starts at the team level, not the individual level, so managers need to take the lead in creating a safe environment where everyone feels comfortable contributing.Now that you know what a great culture looks like, let’s tackle how to build one in your organization.
Try to understand your organization culture and your team to be successful in your project.