WHAT IS CULTURE & VALUES DEFINITION?
Founders typically have aspirations for a distinctive culture, but lack the resources and expertise to effectively articulate them. Values are often discussed and outlined, versus implemented and observed. Getting a working set of defined cultural and value principles is essential to rapid growth.
Professional behaviour
Accepted conduct
Non-negotiables
Critical beliefs
Required capabilities
Ongoing management
Focus topics
Thematic boundaries
Collective governance
CREATING CULTURE & VALUES?
The subjective nature of culture and values can open up endless possibilities. Whilst cultures are to be observed and values lived, designing them with a comprehensive method and clear documentation enables founders to illustrate the framework of behaviours important to them and their mission.
Founder engagement
Interaction distillation
Foundation codification
Best of breed analysis
Distinctive principles
Reputational character
Conduct guidelines
Leadership adoption
Team embodiment
Impact assessment
Subtle maintenance
Maturity extension
IMPACT of defined culture & values?
Like many things that evolve, they have an earlier version that develops with time. Without initial clarity on culture and value, the ability for organisations to grow in a healthy manner is dramatically impacted in nearly every aspect imaginable.
Common purpose
Resilient waypoints
Compatible identities
Execution focus
Sustained outputs
Increased momentum
Employee growth
Enhanced hiring
Preferred retention