Culture Tools, Activities and Simulation

Over the last 30+ years, we have developed culture tools, activities, and a simulation whose primary purpose is to engage leaders and employees in creating great organizations with great cultures. More specifically, they facilitate powerful conversations that help individuals, teams, and organizations better understand the current culture, build a shared vision of the culture of the future, and understand their role in creating a great culture. 

Culture Tools  Our Culture Cards provide a framework and language that helps focus conversations and build shared understanding. The Culture Images provide visual metaphors for culture that help anchor peoples’ perspective allowing for a deep exploration of the current or future culture. The Culture Cards and Images are especially powerful when used together. For example, if the Agility card is selected to describe the future culture, what image best captures what agility looks like and why?

Culture Activities  There are several activities available. One of our favorites is the Culture Safari which asks employees to take photos of the culture and use these to build a shared understanding of the current or future culture. Culture Bingo is great if you want a fun way to introduce basic concepts and, of course, there are Culture Energizers which are quick activities designed to add energy to a group while talking about culture. Finally, the HBR Culture Activity is an easy and effective way to engage people in describing the culture the organization needs for the future.

Culture Simulation  We all know that the single most important factor influencing culture is the actions of leaders. In the Chocolate Factory Culture Simulation, leaders work in teams to solve a complex business problem under conditions that mirror the real world of most organizations. The way they approach solving the problem reveals behaviors and beliefs that influence culture and, in doing so, leads to insights about the changes that may be needed to execute strategy and fulfill the organization’s purpose. The simulation is fast paced, fun, and engaging making it an experience that leaders remember for years to come. 

Our culture surveys are research based and globally appropriate. They are designed to provide insights that deepen understanding of organizational culture and its implications for employee engagement and strategy execution. While most surveys in the marketplace are descriptive (what is our culture?), ours are designed to examine your culture in context to answer the question of ‘so what?’ So, what if we are risk averse? Is this good or bad? If you’re a transportation or utility company, risk aversion is probably a good thing. On the other hand, if you’re a high-tech start-up, risk aversion may be a huge problem you need to address.

CULTURESTRATEGYFIT Survey This survey is a deep dive into your organization’s culture and how it supports or impedes strategy execution. Our culture experts examine 35 patterns of behaviors and practices across eight dimensions to uncover the dynamics affecting how work gets done and people interact. It provides insights into unspoken belief systems and values which is critical for culture change.

Culture Dynamics Pulse The Culture Dynamics Pulse survey is an abbreviated version of our CSF Survey examining 28 patterns of behaviors and practices across five culture dimensions. It emphasizes the social dynamics affecting the way things happen and is particularly useful for teams, departments, and less complex organizations. This survey is available without expert analysis making it a cost affordable option.

Culture Tools, Activities, and Simulation Once paid for, you can download the digital materials directly to your device. The Culture Cards are mailed within 24 hours of receipt of your shipping information. Please note, shipping by regular post within North America is included with your purchase. Expedited and international shipping is charged at cost. 

Culture Surveys Call us for pricing. A deposit of 50% is required to hold your survey in our schedule. The second payment will be invoiced once you receive your reports.