5 Ways to Decode Company Culture and Learn the Norms

When entering a new organization, there are cues we can use to understand culture, here’s 5:

💬 Dialogue: Tune in to the words people use, how they converse, what they don't say

🖥 Artifacts: Note the attire, objects, desk arrangements, virtual set ups

🤔 Values and Beliefs: Determine what is sacred, what is important, what doesn't matter

🙌 Behavior: Observe how people show up, relate to one another, express themselves, perform

🌐 Practices: Examine the way things get done, who does what, what's expected

Culture underlies everything at work - taking note of the above can help you understand and better navigate your organization.