After many years of working within companies, consulting to dozens of different companies, and teaching about companies in an MBA program, I’ve learned how important it is to create a culture based on values, to teach and reinforce those values, and to make sure that they trickle down to all levels in the organization. Study after study reveal the importance of people feeling good about their workplace. The culture of the company and the personality of the employee must be a good fit.
In this course we define what we mean by company culture, explore ways of achieving it, and maintaining the culture we want. We will offer suggestions as to how you can improve your company culture (if you so desire).
Although company culture starts at the C level, HR has a vital role in its articulation and maintenance.
Prerequisites
No Advanced Preparation or Prerequisites are needed for this course.
Learning Objective
- Recognize what is meant by Company Culture.
- Discover the elements that go into creating a successful company culture.
- Explore ways to create and/or enhance their company culture.
- Identify the elements needed to assure all levels of the organization maintain the desired culture of the company.
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INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
Creating and Maintaining Company Culture
- Vision and Mission Statements 6:12
- Surveying Company Culture 6:39
- Some Definitions 6:19
- Culture Defined 9:19
- Why Does Culture Matter? 13:33
- Types of Organizational Cultures 8:37
CONCLUSION
CONTINUOUS PLAY
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
- Slides: Company Culture: Creating and Maintaining the Best PDF
- Company Culture: Creating and Maintaining the Best Glossary/Index PDF
REVIEW AND TEST
- REVIEW QUESTIONS quiz
- FINAL EXAM exam
Company Culture: Creating and Maintaining the Best
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