What is company culture? If you asked 100 executives, you’d probably get 100 different answers. Though there may be some debate about what it is or isn’t, every leader should know three facts about company culture.
#1 A basic company culture definition
A simple definition is company culture is the shared beliefs, assumptions, and norms of an organization’s team members. In essence, it is the rules people in the company actually live by whether written or not.
#2 Company culture is constantly evolving
Company culture is not static—it is constantly evolving. If a company has a strong culture today, it doesn’t guarantee it will always have a strong culture in the future. The opposite is also true.
Surprisingly, company cultures can change for the better or for the worse much quicker than most leaders realize. Taking simple actions today, such as recognizing your team more or clarifying roles and responsibilities better, will begin to improve your culture.
#3 Company culture can be shaped
If you believe your culture is less than ideal, the good news is you can change it. Take steps today to create a company culture you and others can be proud of.
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