Every organization has a culture, for better or worse. With effort and persistence, you can ensure your organizational culture is pushing you forward, not holding you back.
Tracy L. Lawrence, founder & CEO of The Lawrence Advisory
Takeaways of Note:
- Adhocracy Culture: Innovation, flexibility, and dynamic problem-solving
- Clan Culture: Internal focus & integration, collaboration, trust, and team well-being
- Hierarchy Culture: Stability, control & internal efficiency, formalized procedures & clear organizational structures
- Market Culture: Competitiveness & achievement, external positioning, and results-oriented goals
Bonus Nugget:
According to the pollsters at Gallup, employees who feel strongly connected to their organization’s culture are:
- More than 3x as likely as their peers to be engaged at work
- More than 5x as likely to recommend their organization to potential employees
- 68% less likely to regularly feel burned out at work
- 55% less likely to be actively looking for another job
Those numbers add to one clear conclusion: leaders should be aware of and actively shape culture to align with business goals and values.