25 Mar Organizational Values

Today I am spending some time creating organizational values. Essentially, what is it that my organization values. So many times in an organization there is what we call an undercover culture. A culture that has developed but does not really align itself with the values of the organization. This usually happens because the leader has not taken time to really define the values of the organization. Although it seems daunting the process is simple.  Here is how I do it.

1. Grab a White Board.

2. Sit with my team - and ask these questions. What is most important to you for this company? What are your "not going theres" ? what do you admire most about the work we do?  What do you want our clientele to take away from this organization?  What do you want employees to take away from this organization?

3. Write everything down - It is important that you record all the ideas.

After following this process, I will let the suggestions sit on the board for a few days. This allows it to really get deep in the psyche. I then sit with the suggestions and craft a values statement. Once we agree it becomes the Organizational Values. Now this process works for me and the companies/ministries I have consulted. Do you have Organizational Values? How do you set-up your Organizational Values?