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Culture Club

Do you remember the 80's band The Culture Club? Today's blog has nothing to do with that band. But just like a band has to work together to make the music necessary to be successful a company has to provide a culture that is consistent to create a successful atmosphere. That is where the leader comes in. Leaders within the company need to convey and communicate the culture to the people around them so everyone can understand if they are a good fit for the company or not.

Cultures may not be the same in each and every company but I believe there are some aspects of a culture that are in every company. Just like every band may play different style and type of music there are some parts of bands that are consistent across the music industry. Almost every band has a guitar, bass, drums and keyboard. What are the aspects of a business culture that is consistent throughout the business community?

  • Honesty/Integrity - Most companies want to conduct business honestly and with integrity. They want their employees to behave the same way.
  • Community - Many companies want to convey a sense of community within their organization. Providing for their employees fun events and outings that help relax the employees.
  • Volunteering - Many organizations provide their employees opportunities to volunteer. It helps create pride of accomplishment within their employees.
  • Innovation - Many companies want to create an atmosphere that allows for creativity within their employees. The company encourages innovation and outside the box thinking. This is what will help the company grow.
Next week we will lo9ok at the four listed above and examine them more closely. We will look at the role leaders and leadership plays in all of those aspects of culture. If you would like to share any aspects of culture from your company please comment and I'll add them next week.




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