Culture: Driver of Success or Failure

“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” — Peter Drucker, father of management

Developing a positive culture for an organization (team) is critical for our success. What is culture? Culture is defined as the set of values, norms, guiding beliefs, and understandings that is shared by members of an organization and taught to new members. A number of studies have shown a positive relationship between culture and performance. Adam Grant, a prominent organizational psychologist, says, “The culture of a workplace — an organization’s values, norms, and practices — has a huge impact on our happiness and success.”

So, how do we intentionally build a culture that will create greater happiness for our employees and greater success for our teams? Let’s explore important tips to help build the great culture that drives the success we desire.

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