In this episode of the Culture and Coffee Podcast, I'm exploring the various types of workplace cultures, emphasising the importance of emotional intelligence and engagement. I unpack the six pillars of culture, the characteristics of stagnant, pleasant, combatant, and toxic cultures, and the significance of building a vibrant culture for organisational success.
I encourage you to assess your own workplace culture through my free Five Cultures quiz and reflect on the actions needed to foster a positive environment.
Check out the quiz here - it only takes a few minutes to complete.
Key takeaways
- Understanding the six pillars of culture is essential for success.
- Emotional intelligence and engagement are key indicators of culture.
- Stagnant cultures exhibit low interaction and poor performance.
- Pleasant cultures may lack challenge and accountability.
- Combatant cultures are high in engagement but low in emotional intelligence.
- Toxic cultures are difficult to recover from and require significant change.
- Vibrant cultures foster high engagement and emotional intelligence.
- Regular assessment of culture can guide necessary changes.
- Effective leadership is crucial in shaping workplace culture.
- A culture strategy is vital for achieving organisational goals.
