“Onboarding is your biggest best opportunity to make a first impression and set people on the right path as far as what your shared beliefs, values, and behaviors are.
What would happen if you were to ask various members of your team to define your company culture? After Lee Cockrell’s recent Mastermind in Orlando, a corporate leader followed up with Jody to report back something that happened when he returned to work. He asked 8 of his organizational leaders to define their company’s culture and all 8 had different answers. While it may seem surprising, that lack of alignment is not at all unique.
Culture is a term that’s thrown around a lot in businesses, but very few can succinctly define it. A simple and effective way to look at culture is as a set of shared beliefs, values, and behaviors. If your team can’t pinpoint these shared elements within your organization, you’ve got a clarity issue on your hands.
If your company faces this kind of misalignment there are ways to get it back on track. The first stop is through onboarding. This isn’t just about giving new hires a stack of policies. It’s about deeply instilling the company’s beliefs, values, and behaviors right from Day 1. It’s a golden opportunity to make a first and lasting impression.
In order for culture to be more than just a warm and fuzzy welcome leaders need to enforce and live out the values consistently. As Lee Cockrell wisely says, creating a great culture hinges on three key elements: Hire them right, train them right, treat them right.
If you’re leading teams and your company’s culture feels scattered or ambiguous, an outside perspective can help gain clarity. At Best Culture Solutions, we help organizations define and solidify their culture. This makes sure everyone from top leadership to new hires is on the same page.
Don’t underestimate the impact of a clearly defined culture. It’s not just a feel-good exercise. It directly affects your bottom line and boosts overall team performance. Looking for help defining your culture? Let’s connect and get clear on your culture.
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