Why Company Culture Matters [Podcast]
Why does company culture matter? because it can make or break your organization and your success.
When I talk about "company culture", for me it is the same as corporate or organizational culture, so I'll use them interchangeably.
Every organization has a company culture. Even 1-person organizations.

Difference Between National Culture and Organizational Culture
National culture talks about the values a nation, country or culture has.
Organizational culture does not (!) talk about values, but rather "how things are being done here". Which is significantly different than values.
The 7S Model
The 7S Model (pictured) clearly explains the essence of what influences a company culture; with "Shared Vision" in the middle representing the corporate culture.

How to Change a Company Culture
Contrary to National culture, company culture can be changed. How?


Start with the slow variables (purple)
Know your starting point
Choose the path of least resistance



Podcast Links
Here are the links mentioned in this podcast:

NYT article on Amazon's corporate culture
Article on Why Company Culture Matters

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