This document discusses organizational culture and leadership culture. It begins by asking how strong an organization's immunity is. It then discusses developing organizational culture, hiring people who fit the culture, and the importance of leadership. It provides examples of different types of organizational cultures that can form depending on the level of risk and speed of feedback in an environment. These include tough guy macho cultures, work hard play hard cultures, bet-your-company cultures, and process cultures. The document concludes by stating the presenter is assembling a team for tough tasks ahead.
2. Why me?
- 9+ years of Project
Management in IT
- Certified SAFe 4.0 Agilist,
Certified Scrum Master
- Released 3 Platinum Casual
Games
- Mentor and tutor at several IT
trainings centers teaching
young managers and junior
developers the art of soft skills
- Proud feminist setting new
attitudes for Women in IT
-Worked with outcource,
outstaff and product companies
17. Pssss, lets test it
Leadership
Risks and Failures
Awards and Competitions
Instructions and Processes
18. Pssss, lets test it
Here are five questions you can ask to get a better sense of company values and
employee engagement:
1. What makes you proud to work at this company?
2. How does the organization support your professional development and career
growth?
3. Is risk-taking encouraged, and what happens when people fail?
4. What role do company values play in hiring and performance reviews?
19. Pssss, lets test it
Here are five questions you can ask to gain a clearer understanding of conflict and
politics at a given company:
1. What causes conflict, and how is conflict resolved?
2. How would you describe “organizational politics” at the company?
3. How are decisions made when there’s disagreement and stakes are high?
4. When and how do people like to give and receive feedback?
5. Titles aside, who in the organization has the power to gets things done?
20. Pssss, lets test it
Here are five questions you can ask to gain more insight into the work environment:
1. What are some of the ways the company celebrates success?
2. How do you as a manager—or, if more appropriate, how does your
manager—support and motivate your team?
3. What kind of flexible work arrangements do people have?
4. Do you have a matching gifts program or sponsor local volunteer events?
5. If you have a specific need, how do people ask about it.
22. So who will manage
A man who does not spend time with his family is ..
23. So who will manage
“Move fast and break things – unless you are breaking stuff, you are not moving fast enough.”
24. So who will manage
The focus is goal-oriented, with leaders who are tough and demanding.
25. So who will manage
This culture is founded on structure and control.
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When the degree of risk is high and the speed of feedback is fast -
you develop a Tough Guy Macho Culture.
police, surgeons,
advertising, sports,
entertainment industry
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Work Hard Play Hard Culture. Employees take fewer risks but the
feedback is immediate and clear - as for instance in sales.
Typical in sales,
restaurants, software
companies, some
manufacturing
companies or
consultancies.
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high risk but slow feedback - that can sometimes even take years -
you’re prone to develop a Bet-Your-Company Culture
Pharmaceutical
companies, oil and
gas companies,
architects and large
capital-intensive
industries
29. One more: Deal and Kennedy
risk is low and the feedback is slow, you are not used to a high pace
and lots of adventure. You’re working in a Process Culture
large retailers, banks,
insurance companies
and government
organizations
32. Summing it up
1. 15 Questions to Help You Decode Company
Culture and Politics - The ...
2. Organizational Culture Assessment Questions -
Sheila Margolis
3. 18 Interview Questions to Assess Candidate
Cultural Fit - The Balance
4. To Investigate Culture, Ask the Right Questions
5. https://www.artsfwd.org/4-types-org-culture/
6. http://faculty.mu.edu.sa/public/uploads/1360757023
.3588organizational%20cult98.pdf
33. Thank you and
I’m open for the
questions!
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