Cultural
Assessment
Culture is the invisible force shaping everything—from decisions and behaviors to trust and long- term success.
A strong culture brings clarity, unity, and purpose. The Cultural Assessment helps organizations see beyond surface-level engagement and uncover whether their values, leadership, and norms truly align with what people experience on the ground.
What is the Cultural Assessment?
A Cultural Assessment measures how aligned your organization’s values, behaviors, and leadership practices are with employees’ lived experiences. It reveals how consistently your cultural vision is reflected in day-to-day actions—and where gaps exist between intention and reality. By mapping the cultural landscape, you gain insight into what reinforces or erodes trust, collaboration, and belonging across teams.
What does the Cultural Assessment measure?
01.
Alignment
Do employees feel that the organization’s values are more than just words? This dimension
explores whether everyday behaviors—especially from leaders—reflect the stated mission, vision,
and values. It identifies whether people see consistency between what the company says and
what it actually does, and whether culture is lived or simply promoted.
02.
Leadership Modeling
Do leaders embody the culture they promote? This area examines whether managers and senior
leaders demonstrate the behaviors and mindsets expected across the organization. It reveals
whether leadership is setting the tone for trust, openness, and accountability—and whether that
tone is consistent across departments.
03.
Belonging & Inclusion
Do employees feel safe, respected, and part of something larger than themselves? This dimension
looks at whether people experience a sense of inclusion, cultural fit, and psychological safety—
regardless of their background or role. It uncovers how comfortable employees feel being
authentic at work and whether they see their uniqueness as valued.
04.
Behavioral Norms & Collaboration
Are there unspoken rules that guide how people interact and make decisions? This area evaluates
how informal norms shape communication, feedback, teamwork, and conflict resolution. It
highlights whether collaboration is encouraged and whether everyday behaviors reinforce trust or
breed dysfunction.
05.
Adaptability & Innovation
Does the culture support growth, experimentation, and change? This dimension explores whether
people are encouraged to share ideas, challenge outdated thinking, and take smart risks. It
reflects whether the organization sees change as a threat—or as a shared opportunity for learning
and progress.
62
%
62% of employees who experience cultural misalignment report low trust in leadership.
– McKinsey & Company
4
X
Employees who feel their values align with company culture are 4 times more likely to be engaged at work.
– PwC Culture Survey
70
%
70% of organizations that regularly assess and evolve their culture report higher employeeretention and stronger business performance.
– MIT Sloan Management Review
How does a Cultural Assessment benefit your organization?
Reveal Cultural Reality
The assessment highlights whether your organizational values are genuinely lived or merely stated. It uncovers gaps between what’s promised and what’s practiced—providing clarity on where alignment or disconnect truly exists.
Strengthen Trust in Leadership
By measuring how well leaders embody the culture, the assessment builds awareness around credibility, consistency, and accountability. It shows whether leadership behavior inspires trust— or undermines it.
Uncover Hidden Norms and Behaviors
Every workplace has unspoken rules. The assessment reveals the informal behaviors that shape daily interactions, decisions, and collaboration—shedding light on what supports or sabotages your intended culture.
What practical insights will you uncover?
Cultural Alignment Gaps
Uncover whether your organization’s core values and mission are consistently reflected in daily actions. These insights show where alignment is strong—and where disconnects between stated culture and lived experience may be weakening trust or clarity.
Leadership Credibility Signals
Understand how employees perceive leaders in the context of your culture. Do they model the expected values? This reveals whether leadership behavior builds cultural integrity—or highlights a need for greater authenticity and accountability.
Behavioral Norms and Team Dynamics
Identify the informal rules and everyday behaviors that shape how people collaborate, speak up, and make decisions. These often-unseen patterns are key to understanding whether your culture empowers or restricts progress and innovation.
Sense of Belonging and Inclusion
Gain visibility into whether people feel included, respected, and culturally connected—regardless of background or role. These insights reveal how deeply employees feel they belong and whether your culture supports psychological safety for all.
Change Readiness and Adaptability
Assess how well your culture supports growth, innovation, and response to change. This dimension helps you understand whether employees see change as opportunity—or as a risk to be avoided.
Cultural Communication Effectiveness
Explore how clearly and consistently your cultural expectations are communicated across levels. Misalignment in messaging can lead to confusion, mistrust, or disengagement—while clarity builds shared purpose and cohesion.
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