Culture & Values Definition

Determining cultural and value foundations as early as possible will set a framework that can be leveraged throughout key phases of growth.

Founders may provide the spark to a culture but they are rarely the custodian. Values often evolve, but they have to align with the intent of the endeavour.

Shared culture and values define companies. The most rigorous produce unbreakable engagement, continuous learning and a bond for collective success.

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.

Expected Standards

Professional behaviour

Accepted conduct

Non-negotiables

Core Values

Critical beliefs

Required capabilities

Ongoing management

Evolving Viewpoints

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.

Observation & Refinement

Founder engagement

Interaction distillation

Foundation codification

Identity & Positioning

Best of breed analysis

Distinctive principles

Reputational character

Culture & Values Architecture

Conduct guidelines

Leadership adoption

Team embodiment

Refinement & Scale

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.

Aligned Growth

Common purpose

Resilient waypoints

Compatible identities

High Efficiency

Execution focus

Sustained outputs

Increased momentum

Talent Engagement

Employee growth

Enhanced hiring

Preferred retention


FOUNDATION OF A DESIRABLE CAREER EXPERIENCE