Colin on Culture

How to recognise the culture you have now

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In this episode of the Culture and Coffee Podcast, I'm exploring the various types of workplace cultures, emphasising the importance of emotional intelligence and engagement. I unpack the six pillars of culture, the characteristics of stagnant, pleasant, combatant, and toxic cultures, and the significance of building a vibrant culture for organisational success.

I encourage you to assess your own workplace culture through my free Five Cultures quiz and reflect on the actions needed to foster a positive environment.

Check out the quiz here - it only takes a few minutes to complete.


Key takeaways

  • Understanding the six pillars of culture is essential for success.
  • Emotional intelligence and engagement are key indicators of culture.
  • Stagnant cultures exhibit low interaction and poor performance.
  • Pleasant cultures may lack challenge and accountability.
  • Combatant cultures are high in engagement but low in emotional intelligence.
  • Toxic cultures are difficult to recover from and require significant change.
  • Vibrant cultures foster high engagement and emotional intelligence.
  • Regular assessment of culture can guide necessary changes.
  • Effective leadership is crucial in shaping workplace culture.
  • A culture strategy is vital for achieving organisational goals.





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