Defining Your Culture
A strong culture is a common denominator among the most successful
companies. All have consensus at the top regarding cultural
priorities, and those values focus not on individuals but on the
organization and its goals. Leaders in successful companies live their
cultures every day and go out of their way to communicate their
cultural identities to employees as well as prospective new hires.
They are clear about their values and how those values define their
organizations and determine how the organizations run.
Conversely, an ineffective culture can bring down the organization and
its leadership. Disengaged employees, high turnover, poor customer
relations and lower profits are examples of how the wrong culture can
negatively impact the bottom line. As we transition to a more values
driven workplace, many of the most successful companies today have
recognised the importance of hiring and retaining a good ‘cultural
fit’ in their workplaces, with some elevating this significantly
higher than ‘on paper’ experience and qualifications.
By better understanding who you are and what you can offer, it will be
easier for you to define who might thrive with you and how you might
be able to attract them to your workplace.