Grab My Easy 2-Step Approach To Defining Good Organisational Culture

Organisational culture isn’t just something you have off to the side. Instead, culture is your business. Your culture is reflected in every decision your team makes and influences every nook & cranny of the organisation. That’s why understanding or…

I’m pretty sure that these days we all agree that organisational culture isn’t just something you have off to the side.  Instead, culture is your business. You can’t get away from it.  Your culture is reflected in every decision your team makes and influences every nook and cranny of the organisation.

That’s why understanding organisational culture is a must if you’re serious about delivering successful change.


A recent conversation with my exec coach reminded me of all the ways leaders influence the culture.  It’s been top of mind for me ever since, so in today’s episode of The New Way, I’m sharing my 2-step approach to defining good organisational culture.

In this ep share:

  • My take on the ideal corporate culture

  • A flood of practical examples to show you how culture can enable your organisation’s purpose (← you’ll love this part!)

  • Why good culture can’t exist in an unsafe environment

  • The role Corporate Division must take when it comes to facilitating organisational culture

For me, good culture must always include the 2 core elements I’m spilling the beans on today. There’s no way around it.


Take a listen to this chatty 19-minute ep and let me know if you agree. 

TOPICS DISCUSSED AND WHERE TO FIND THEM:

[01.55]: Today's topic has been on Kate's mind since a recent session she had with her executive coach where they discussed and designed her ideal schedule. While it was a good conversation Kate found herself doubting how much she would actually implement in her life. 

[03.15]: Everything you do, and don’t do, sets the tone for your team. They will follow your lead. Whether intentional or not, your behaviour and example in every element creates the culture of the business. 

[04.30]: Kate aspires to be the best leader she can be who creates high performing teams and workplaces where everyone can do their best work. Having a coach gives her opportunities to receive and reflect on those insights. 

[06.05]: Culture is what you do every time you make a decision. Culture is what causes your projects to run over budget, your strategies never to be implemented, your customers to get frustrated. Culture is your business, it's not something you have on the side. 

[09.00]: The first step in defining a good culture for an organization is one that enables organisational strategy, purpose, and business objectives. 

[13.30]: Good Organisational Culture is one where aligned values guide decision making and the behaviours that are displayed day to day align with those values. 

[14.00]: The second step in defining good culture is about supporting a healthy workplace and a healthy team. 

[15.45]: You can’t have what I define as a good workplace culture unless you excel at both of those steps. 

[17.00]: A summary of the episode's content. 

LINKS

Website: https://www.everchange.com.au/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkatebyrne/

Kate Byrne