Designing & Building the Culture You Want
The presentation, "Designing & Building the Culture You Want," outlines a strategic approach to understanding, assessing, and transforming organizational culture. It begins by defining culture and its foundational concepts, encouraging organizations to evaluate their current state by identifying observable indicators or methods to define it. A key focus is establishing clear, actionable core values and translating them into behavioral standards that guide the organization. Leadership is central to this process, as leaders must model these behaviors, recognize and reward employees who exemplify them, and ensure policies and practices, such as performance management and handbooks, align with the organization’s values.
Additionally, the presentation highlights the importance of navigating generational differences in workplace values, acknowledging the unique priorities of Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. It advocates for identifying shared values and fostering open dialogue to create alignment. To build and sustain the desired culture, the presentation offers practical steps for designing an action plan that includes communicating standards, promoting accountability, and maintaining recognition systems. This approach ensures that the culture reflects organizational goals while supporting an inclusive, adaptive, and value-driven environment.