Today’s episode is a continuation what we started in episode 8 , where we discussed how to assess a new company or department as a leader. We’ll discuss why understanding corporate culture is just as crucial as evaluating financial metrics—while the numbers tell you where the business is heading , the culture reveals why it’s heading in a certain direction.
We’ll cover culture related key performance indicators (KPIs) like employee turnover, engagement scores, internal communication, and absenteeism to gauge the health of a company’s culture.
You’ll learn how to align your leadership strategy with the existing culture rather than working against it, leverage the organization’s strengths while addressing its weaknesses, and enhance or build out trust within the organization.
If you're stepping into a leadership role and aiming to create a thriving, cohesive organizational culture, this episode is for you! Tune in for actionable tips on leading with confidence by mastering both the numbers and the culture of your team.
In this episode:
- Why cultural assessment is critical
- Key performance indicators (KPIs) of corporate culture
- Employee engagement and communication
- Employee performance, productivity, and wellness
- Interpreting KPIs in context
- Timing and storytelling in leadership
- Practical tips for new leaders
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
When It Comes To Culture, Does Your Company Walk The Talk? MIT Sloan Management Review, 2020. https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/when-it-comes-to-culture-does-your-company-walk-the-talk/
Alvesson, M., & Sveningsson, S. (2015). Changing Organizational Culture: Cultural Change Work in Progress. Routledge: https://www.routledge.com/Changing-Organizational-Culture-Cultural-Change-Work-in-Progress/Alvesson-Sveningsson/p/book/9781138918603?srsltid=AfmBOopywj4k3qgDQVa6ccTpQ-AW9li166qPFqm_U9mELaLe6tveabdV
Cultural Change That Sticks, Harvard Business Review, July–August 2012: https://hbr.org/2012/07/cultural-change-that-sticks
Begin with Trust, Harvard Business Review, 2018: https://hbr.org/2020/05/begin-with-trust
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