Does culture matter in an organization? Contrast the elements of good culture against dysfunctional culture below and ask yourself, which kind of culture do I want to be a part of? Then ask yourself how many elements of healthy culture are true of your organization.
Healthy Culture Dysfunctional Culture
I am appreciated I feel used
I feel listened to My views are dismissed or
marginalized
I have a voice I
have no voice
I am empowered I
am micromanaged
I can engage in candid dialogue Candid dialogue has strict
limits
Relationships are collegial Relationships are often
unhealthy
My boss knows how to apologize My boss is always right
Company information is transparent Company information is tightly
controlled
My supervisor dialogues with me My supervisor tells me
My supervisor shows he/she cares My supervisor has little knowledge of
me
I have input into important decisions I have no voice in important decisions
My supervisor is patient and gracious My supervisor is unkind and harsh
The company compensates fairly The company is stingy in
compensation
There is virtually no gossip The organization is
full of gossip
Healthy teams are the norm There are a lot of
dysfunctions on teams
There is clarity around our mission There is ambiguity around our mission
We practice our defined values Our defined values are often
violated
We have alignment on important things There is little alignment
Conflict is rare and resolved Conflict is the norm and
unresolved
Ethics and honesty are high Ethics and honesty are
slippery
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