BUILDING AND LEVERAGING ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.pdf

Building a culture that dives personal development

1. BUILDING AND LEVERAGING ORGANIZATIONAL
CULTURE FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
FOR
26th July, 2024

2. WHAT IS ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE?

3. INTRODUCTION
•An organization's culture is a powerful force that
influences everything from employee engagement to
overall success.
•By creating and maintaining a positive and productive
work environment, you can contribute to individual growth
and development.

4. •Organizational culture is the shared values, beliefs, and
behaviors that shape an organization's identity.
•It is influenced by leadership, communication, policies,
and the actions of employees.
•To build a strong organizational culture, it's essential to
understand its core components.
Shared Values-
The principles that
guide decision
making and
behaviour
Beliefs-
They are
asumptions about
the world and how
things work
Behaviour -
These are
observable
actions and
interactions within
the organization.
Norms-
These are
unspoken rules
that guide
organization

5. HOW DOES ORGANIZATIONAL
CULTURE IMPACTS PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT?

6. .....A strong culture supports career growth,
satisfaction, and productivity.

7. To thrive in an organization, it's vital to align your personal values with those of the organization. When
your values resonate with the company's mission and principles, you will feel more fulfilled and contribute
more effectively.
Personal Values
These are your own guiding
principles, beliefs, and
priorities. They influence
your decisions and actions.
Organizational Values
These are the core principles
that guide an organization's
mission and operations. They
shape the company's culture
and environment.
Alignment
This is the overlap between your
personal values and the
organizational values, creating a
sense of purpose and belonging.
Aligning Personal and Organizational Values

8. Leveraging Culture for Personal Growth
Align with Company Values:
•Ensure your personal goals and values align with the
organization's culture.
Networking Opportunities:
•Engage with colleagues through cultural events,
committees, and initiatives.

9. Leveraging Culture for Personal Growth
Mentorship and Support:
•Seek out mentors who are aligned with the company's
culture for guidance and support.
Use Feedback for Improvement:
•Actively seek and apply feedback to enhance your skills
and performance.

10. VISION
•A great culture starts with a vision or mission statement.
•They guide a company's values and provide it with purpose.
•A vision statement is a simple but foundational element of culture.
COMPONENTS OF CULTURE
VALUES
PRACTICES
PEOPLE
•A company's vaues are the core of its culture
•while a vision articulates a company's purpose, values offer a set of
guidelines on the behaviours and mindsets needed to achieve that vision.
•Values lose importance unless they are manifested in a company's practices.
•if an organization professes, 'people are our greatest asset", it should also be
ready to invest in people in visible ways.
•No company can build a coherent culture without people who either share its
core values or possess the willingness and ability to embrace those vales,
•Greatest firms in the world have some of the most stringent recruiting policies.

11. NARRATIVE
•Every organization has a unique history/story,
•The ability to unearth that history and craft it into a narrative is a core
element of culture creation.
COMPONENTS OF CULTURE

12. COMPONENTS OF CULTURE
Winning cultures combine two key elements
High
aspirations
and a desire
to win
Think like
owners
Individuals
who team
Passion and
energy
Who we
are/what we
value

13. •Culture of an organization is the principle source of
its competitive advantage & brand differentiation
•Value driven organizations are the most successful
organizations.
•Values & behaviour drive culture.
•Culture drives employee fulfilment .
•Employee fulfillment rives customer satisfaction.
•Customer satisfaction drives shareholder value.
HOW DOES CULTURE MATTER IN BUSINESS?

14. Assess Your Current Culture:
•Evaluate how well the current culture supports your
growth and identify areas for improvement.
Set Personal Development Goals:
•Align your career goals with the organization’s culture and
values.
Engage Actively:
•Participate in cultural events, training programs, and
social initiatives to build relationships and skills.
Action Plan for Personal Development

15. CLASS ACTIVITY
•What clues can you gather by looking at Finnih Medical Centre as an
outsider?”
•Identify what seems to be particular to the people in this organization.
•What sayings do you hear?
•What customs and rituals do you observe?
•Who are the culture stars of Finnih Medical Centre?
•If you could nominate one person to represent the Finnih culture, who
would it be?

16. Evaluate Your Cultural Fit:
•Reflect on how the current culture impacts your personal
and professional growth.
Take Initiative:
•Engage with available resources and actively seek
opportunities within the organization.
Commit to Growth:
•Invest in your personal development by leveraging
cultural strengths and opportunities.
CALL TO ACTION

17. IN CONCLUSION.....
• A strong organizational culture significantly contributes to
personal development by aligning values, providing
support, and fostering a growth-oriented environment.