The document discusses the importance of building a positive organizational culture through collaboration and shared values, highlighting that 46% of new hires fail due to attitude-related issues. It identifies signs of a healthy culture, such as low turnover and open communication, contrasted with signs of a damaged culture, including top-down management and blame-shifting. The text outlines five steps to foster a collaborative culture, emphasizing consistent communication, celebrating successes, and actively listening to employees.

1. Building
Culture

2. A diverse group of people
working in collaboration
can almost always produce
a better quality product than
a firm that is driven by “stars.”

3. 46% of new hires fail within
18 months
89% because of ATTITUDE
– coach-ability
– inability to adapt

4. Let’s take a look at some of the
more common behaviours you
see displayed on your team …

5. Busy… they’re
productive, and they’re
making a whole lot of
noise going about it.

6. Super powers
Centre of universe
The go-to for all things
Holds the fort when
you’re away …

7. Frustratingly slow yet steady or
Costing more money - rushing making
mistakes

8. Slow, fast, super powered, noisy …
you need them all.
The key here is CULTURE - it’s the glue that
keeps everyone working and moving together.
… while GOALS and MISSION STATEMENTS are what drive your company forward.

9. Goals set your company’s direction …
CULTURE gives your team the
energy to get there.

10. Values shape culture.
A few great examples of
values based culture
at work…

18. Culture answers 3 questions:
1. What is my experience of being here?
2. What is our way of doing things?
3. What do we value?

19. Your Culture
• Built around your VALUES as founders
• Reinforced by your leadership team
• Demonstrated by an engaged workforce

20. Let’s Look at the 4 Primary Values That Drive Culture

21. DESIGNER • Winning
• Excitement
• New
• SALES / Marketing

22. NURTURER • Harmony
• Teamwork
• Group
• SERVICE / HR

23. MEASURER • Analysis
• Stability
• Risk Averse
• Engineer/ ACCOUNTANT
• MONEY

24. IMPROVER
• Process
• Predictability
• Rules
• SYSTEMS
• Project Mgr
• PRODUCTION

25. 5 signs of a Positive Culture
1. People line up to join your company.
2. Low turnover
3. Smiles and laughter
4. Energy & engagement
5. Open communications
(no hidden agenda, no secrets)

26. 5 Signs of Damaged Culture
1. Top down management
2. People working alone
3. People hiding opportunities
4. Focusing on blame - instead of solutions
5. Hoarding - not role sharing or teaching
others

27. 5 Steps to Building a Culture of
Collaboration
High Standards
Continuous Improvement

28. #1 Communicate
Consistently communicate and demonstrate
core values daily
Bulletin boards / Whiteboards on shop floor
Internal newsletters
Participative Planning processes
Employee recognition

29. #2 Celebrate
Successes are about your people
on the ground floor.
Builds cultural momentum.
Pride … productivity … quality workmanship.

30. #3 Share
Successes & Failures
Lessons Learned
Involve employees
Invite & build collaboration
Train & support

31. #4 Listen
Give and take
Meaningful Feedback and criticism
Everyone needs to feel needed
Respected in a meaningful way.

32. #5 Track
Employee satisfaction / retention
Anonymous surveys
Training ROI
Continual Improvement
Identify Opportunities to Improve
Action Plan in Place

35. You already have a culture anyway,
so why not make it a great one.

36. Contact: Barbara Ashton Phone: 800-432-6893 talent@ashtonassociates.com
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