Precedents vs. Possibilities
Two components define a company’s culture: 1. Its perspective towards people interactions and coordination (codependence vs. independence). A codependent culture emphasizes collaboration, managing relationships, and generating team success. Independent cultures value autonomy, individual action, and competition. 2. Its response to change (stability vs. agility). Cultures that favor stability prioritize consistency, predictability, and preservation of the status quo to drive efficiency and risk aversion. Those that value agility stress flexibility, adaptability, and receptiveness to change, prioritizing innovation, openness and a …
