One of the most important elements of a successful business or team is its culture. A culture is the environment that surrounds you all the time. It encompasses the shared values, attitudes, standards, and beliefs that characterize members of an organization and define its nature.
Cultures do not develop on their own. They result from conscious decision making and behaviors which, when repeated over time, become expected norms for those operating within that space, whether it’s a community, a sports team, a place of worship, or a place of work.
Corporate or organizational culture is rooted in the business entity’s goals, strategies, structure, and approaches to its work, customers, investors, and the greater community. Of course, there are many different kinds of workplace cultures, including innovation, transparency and empowerment.
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