Wondering what you can gain from an in-depth Culture Analysis? The report takes an in-depth look at a company's values, communications, and people. Whose results are these, you ask? The report is based on the fictitious organization dubbed 'Your Company,' which is facing cultural challenges that most frequently arise in real companies. Here are some highlights from the results:
- Company values materialize regardless of how you choose to promote the culture. If you don't define your values, others will, and they may not share the same vision. A majority of folks agree that workplace culture played a role in their decision to join their company.
- Suffering from a case of us vs. them that goes beyond friendly competition? So are other teams. Focus on how you can bring folks together and recognize others' achievements. Words like autonomy, ownership, and passion signal satisfied folks; references to micromanagement point to underlying tensions.
- Raise awareness just by initiating the culture conversation. Take a chance and ask for input from your most valuable asset, your team. Honesty is a highly prized trait, but many avoid it because we're uncomfortable with the consequences.
Some of the most interesting results appear when people are striving to meet a certain set of expectations only to learn that priorities have shifted. Analyzing cues from language, team interactions, and leadership and development shines a spotlight on a company culture's prevailing attitudes and perceptions.