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What comes to mind when you think about “company culture”? Study after study has confirmed that cultural fit impacts the success of everything from mergers and acquisitions to alliances to outsourcing and introducing new technology. And yet there are still many myths about when company culture begins, how many ways it can show up, and both the advantages and disadvantages of a “strong culture” as your company evolves.
That’s why in this Quick Take, we’re debunking three of the most common myths about company culture at different stages of growth. We’ll explore how understanding the relationship between “formal and informal cultures” can open new pathways to innovation, transformation, and growth.
Whether you’re just starting out or leading an established business through transformational growth, the way you look at your company’s culture matters. By taking a fresh look at culture, you can more intentionally shape it so that your company can keep transforming and growing, regardless of the twists and turns ahead.
Culture is fluid. It starts on day one and continues to evolve with every decision, conversation, and action you take. — Pam Harper
This week on Growth Igniters® Radio:
- Why company culture starts from the very beginning, starting with your earliest decisions and interactions
- How well-crafted formal culture statements can be either reinforced or undermined by the unwritten informal culture of how people actually think, feel and behave
- Why continually reassessing how your cultural dynamics are advancing or constraining growth can help your organization create new value in the changing world
Resources Mentioned:
- Find out more about and order Pam’s book, Preventing Strategic Gridlock
- How many of your “Conventional” & “Unconventional” Stakeholders do engage as you shape your culture? Download “Pam Harper & Scott Harper’s Expanding Perspectives Through Stakeholders Checklist”
- Listen to our conversation with Nicole Mahoney about how engaging external stakeholders, including competitors, can strengthen culture and business performance
- Learn more about Pam’s keynote address at Pam Harper Speaks
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