LIST ALL 6
CULTURAL TRAITS

Respect/Fairness: Do employees feel like they are treated with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure? Are policies implemented consistently across the organization? Do managers play favorites?

Trust/Integrity: Do leaders live up to the values of the organization? Is there transparency in communication? Do employees feel trusted to do their jobs?

Change/Adaptability: Do we promote change as a competitive advantage? Do we allow enough time for changes? Is there effective communication about change? Are employees allowed to speak up before changes are made that affect them?

Results Orientation: Do we strive to achieve results as an organization? Are people held accountable to their commitments? Do we have incentives that encourage the right behaviors?

Teamwork: Do we collaborate well across departments and functions? Are there clear expectations for how we do our work? Is there clear ownership for different processes in the system?

Employee Engagement: Do we value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success? Do we create an environment where people can engage?

Responsibility/Accountability: Do we do what we say we will do? Do we encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes? Do we have a “blame” culture?

Learning Opportunities: Do we focus on providing growth opportunities for our employees? Are there clear learning objectives for every position in the organization? Do we encourage employees to take on new projects?

Meaning/Purpose: Is our mission important to our employees? How does our organization contribute to better the world? Do employees understand how their job role contributes to the greater good?

Communication: Do we communicate frequently and consistently about what’s going on? Are we transparent in our communications? Do we explain the why behind changes?

Decision Making: Do we provide the appropriate decision-making authority to all employees in the organization? Do I know who to work with to get a decision made?

Goals/Strategy: Are we aligned with the overall organization goals and strategy? Is the strategy meaningful to employees? Is everyone clear on how we will achieve our strategy?

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