5 Signs Your Culture is FAILING

By Linda Fisher Thornton

Building a positive ethical culture is a long-term process. It involves much more than just company trappings and perks – leaders must make a commitment to people and to creating a positive work space. When things seem to be going well, it’s easy to miss signs that the culture may be off track.

Mistakes slow our culture building progress, and we may lose ground if they are not fixed quickly. Have you seen signs of any of these culture-eroding problems in your organization?

5 Signs Your Culture is FAILING

Closed (Lack of Transparency, One-Way Communication)
Behind the Times (Failing to Stay Competent, Not Adapting to Change)
Aiming For Minimum Standards (Focusing On Laws Instead of Values))
Toxic (Allowing Teasing, Bullying and Other Negative Behaviors)
Loose (Performance Standards and Values Are Not Enforced)

If you see culture warning signs like these, address them quickly. If left unchecked, they unravel the fabric of the culture, leaving holes that can lead to ethical problems.