Alexandra Levits Water Cooler Wisdom What Kind of Culture Are You

Alexandra Levit's Water Cooler Wisdom What Kind of Culture Are You In a session atSilkRoad Connections, Ulthera’s Stacie Madden placed the onus for cultural assessment on HR representatives. Fortunately, auditing your culture does not have to be an overly complex or expensive proposition. The Organizational CultureAssessmentInstrument is a valid method to examineorganizational cultureand the desire for change. University of Michigan business school professors Robert Quinn and Kim Cameron developed the model of theCompeting Values Framework, consisting of four Competing Values that correspond to four types of organizational culture. Every organization has its own mix of these cultures, which include: Clan Culture This working environment is a friendly one. People have a lot in common, and it’s similar to a large family. Theleadersare seen as mentors (and maybe even father and mother figures toMillennialemployees) and the organization is held together by loyalty and tradition. Success is defined within the framework of addressing the needs of the clients and caring for the people. The organization promotes teamwork, participation, and consensus. Adhocracy Culture This is a dynamic and creative working environment. Leaders are seen as innovators and risk takers. Experiments and innovation are the bonding materials within the organization. The long-term goal is to grow and create new resources. The availability of new products, services, andtechnologiesis seen as success, and the organization promotes individual initiative and freedom. For more types of cultures, check out the full post at the SilkRoad blog.