Organisation culture is patterns you repeat.

 

That's one easy way to understand organisation culture. What behaviours do you observe repeatedly in your organisation? Both positive or negative. What issues crop up repeatedly? What conflicts happen repeatedly? Are there things you know are wrong, but no one seems to be able to break out of the habit, the cycle? These patterns define your organisation culture. Changing organisation culture requires breaking the patterns. It takes courage and persistence. That's what leaders have to do. 1. Have those difficult conversations. 2. State expectations clearly. 3. Take action about behaviours you do not want in the organisation. Without leadership, the patterns will continue to repeat.