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Culture Audit Report
What is a Culture Audit?
Every company has their own culture, that derives from leadership. A culture that suits one person doesn't necesdariliy suit another but that doesn't make the culture inherently good or bad.
Company culture does become an issue when it materially impacts business performance.
A Culture Audit articulates what a company's culture is, its positive & negative impacts on the business & its sources.
What is Company Culture?
Company culture is usually defined as the:
"Unspoken rules of how we do things around here."
Put another way, it describes how people react to situations that may not have even occurred because, in their minds, it is how they expect those situations to play out.
What are Examples of Cultures that Need to be Addressed?
Company culture does become an issue when it materially impacts on business performance:
- Actioning without planning
- Inability to communicate & set direction
- Having a thought & expecting it to be done asap
- Procrastination & missing opportunities
- Blame game
These cultural ticks materially impact performance.
Can a Culture be Changed?
Yes, organisational cultures can be changed but they require:
- Organisational self-awareness via culture audit
- Leadership self-awareness via assessments
- Willingness & commitment to changing
- Training & coaching, to support leaders to change
Is it Easy to Change a Culture?
Honestly, no, it's not particularly easy to change an organisation's culture but it is possible, if the will & commitment are there.
It's Irial's favourite type of change, as it unlocks the opportunity to build the next stage of business growth.
This is particularly important for entrepreneurs. They are fantastic at start-up stage and can grow business to around 10 employees. At around that point, the needs of the business start clashing with entrepreneur's. The need for activity & freedom just don't dovetail with the discipline of consistency!
How is this service delivered?
Virtual or in-person, depending on your location and travel budget.
How do We Know if Our Culture Needs to Change?
If deals are being lost. If decisions are taking forever and a day. If nobody will step up & take responsibility. If people are constantly frustrated because they haven't been told what's going on again!
Leaders and managers are very astute at recognising when these behavioural patterns impact business. What they're less aware of is how these patterns were established. Understanding that allows change.
How is a Culture Audit Completed?
A culture audit can be conducted using several tools such as surveys, 1-2-1 interviews, leadership team role analysis, small group discussions. Depending on your culture, objectives & budget, we create a suitable package of tools. Regardless of tools selected, all reporting is amalgamated, to protect confidentiality. If you ask "who said that", we'll never be able to remember! Why? Because it isn't important.
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