Episode 8: Defining and Measuring Culture: A Conversation with Shane Hatton, Leader Communication Specialist

The 7% Club

Jul 04, 2023 Episode 8

Jenny Stilwell

In this episode, we talked about:

Culture should be understood and defined to effectively take action and shape organizations.
Four key elements of culture include its collective nature, unseen elements like beliefs and values, observable elements like behaviors and practices, and the shared learning experience within a team or organization.
Making culture explicit and transparent is crucial for strengthening it and enhancing employee engagement.
Cultural adaptability is more important than culture fit in growing organizations, leading to higher promotion rates and employee retention.
Leaders play a pivotal role in setting and maintaining the culture, and they should use recognition carefully and intentionally to reinforce desired cultural norms.

Links:

In this episode, we talked about:

Culture should be understood and defined to effectively take action and shape organizations.
Four key elements of culture include its collective nature, unseen elements like beliefs and values, observable elements like behaviors and practices, and the shared learning experience within a team or organization.
Making culture explicit and transparent is crucial for strengthening it and enhancing employee engagement.
Cultural adaptability is more important than culture fit in growing organizations, leading to higher promotion rates and employee retention.
Leaders play a pivotal role in setting and maintaining the culture, and they should use recognition carefully and intentionally to reinforce desired cultural norms.

Links:

The 7% Club