The Basics of Core Culture
Core Culture = Purpose + Philosophy + Priorities
The central three Ps of an organization are the Core Culture. Think of the Core Culture as the essence of the organization. Core Culture consists of the vital Purpose, the distinctive and enduring Philosophy and the strategic Priorities. As a unit, these elements form the foundation for why the organization is in business and the framework for how it conducts that business.
Core Culture
Conduct a Core Culture Assessment to define your organization’s Core Culture. This is the first step in strategic planning and a necessary step in implementing organizational change. You must first define the Core Culture before you can expect employees to practice and project the principles that will deliver success. Core Culture must be a shared set of principles valued by everyone in the company. To build a culture of distinction, you must participate in a process to uncover these prime principles.
Core Culture and Strategy
Core Culture and strategy are intertwined. Your strategy must be aligned with your Core Culture, and your Core Culture must support your strategy. When they are in sync, your organization will be focused and positioned to accomplish the goals you envision.
Core Culture must be aligned with the organization’s strategy
Core Culture provides the foundation and framework for the organization, and strategy provides the pathway for achieving success. If the organization’s Core Culture does not support the strategy, then its efforts to achieve the strategy will be fragmented. Strategy does not succeed if it is not supported by a Core Culture that gives it the capability to execute. This is where most organizations fail. They have the strategy in place, but they lack the culture to nurture its realization. This link is vital and should never be neglected.
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