Colin on Culture

Culture Speak: Part Seven - Putting it all together

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Nov 1, 2025
In this final installment, the discussion centers on creating a vibrant workplace culture. Key aspects include the importance of continuous feedback through pulse surveys instead of traditional assessments. Colin highlights the critical role of committed executive support and trained managers in cultural evolution. A collaborative approach to redefining culture is essential for fostering ownership among employees. Maintaining culture requires engaging activities and a common language. Overall, everyone should have a say in shaping their cultural journey.
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INSIGHT

Three Elements Of Sustained Culture

  • Sustained vibrant culture rests on three elements: committed executives, capable managers, and a common language.
  • The common language is the quickest, cheapest lever to start changing culture.
ADVICE

Train Your Middle Managers

  • Train middle managers because they are the difference between success and failure in culture change.
  • Invest in managerial skills to enable day-to-day culture building and maintenance.
INSIGHT

Culture Is Perpetual And Chosen

  • Culture is perpetual and constantly changing, and teams get the culture they choose to build.
  • If culture feels wrong — pleasant, stagnant, combating, or toxic — you must act to change it.
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