PAPod 473 - The Three Parts of Organizational Culture
Dec 2, 2023
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The podcast discusses the impact of change and evolution on individuals, organizations, and society. It introduces the concept of organizational culture and explores its three levels: beliefs, values, and actions. The speaker shares personal experiences attending conferences and workshops on organizational dynamics led by Edgar Shine, emphasizing the importance of changing beliefs to create a positive organizational culture.
Beliefs shape the values and values shape the actions, creating the organization's culture.
Introducing new beliefs and shaping values can lead to significant change in an organization's actions.
Deep dives
The Three Levels of Culture
Edgar Shine's concept of culture involves three levels: beliefs, values, and actions. Beliefs are the foundation of an organization's culture and are unobservable, while values are the degree to which beliefs are held true and influence actions. Actions, on the other hand, are observable and create an artifact of the organization's culture. These three levels interact and influence each other, with beliefs shaping values and values shaping actions.
The Influence of Beliefs and Values
Beliefs, which are the core set of unobservable beliefs held by an organization, are vital in shaping the organization's values. Beliefs influence values by defining what is important and what the organization stands for. Strong organizations have a shared set of beliefs that are deeply ingrained in their values. Values, in turn, dictate the actions that the organization takes, creating an observable manifestation of the culture.
The Importance of Introducing New Beliefs
According to Edgar Shine, introducing new beliefs can lead to significant change in an organization. Changing behavior by simply asking people to change is ineffective; instead, the key lies in changing the foundational beliefs held by the organization. By introducing new beliefs and shaping the values, organizations can influence the actions taken and create positive change. This understanding of culture and belief systems can help individuals in organizations facilitate effective and meaningful change.
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