What is Culture Optimization?

 

To answer this question we must first define what culture is. Culture as used here refers to three things, the culture of a people, the culture of an organization, and the organization's ability to work with people from different cultures. 

Culture of a People:
Culture here refers to the social norms, behaviors, beliefs, values, and practices of a specific population from a specific place. Culture influences how members act (what is and is not appropriate behavior), how they see the world and how they function in it. In a global community, people often associate with a primary culture (as well as other sub-cultures), such as the Hawaiian culture.

 

Culture of an Organization:
An organization's culture refers to a system of customs, traditions, values, beliefs, and language that an organization shares in common and that defines them as an organization. This system (culture) helps members understand what is expected of them and what are and are not appropriate behaviors within a culture (organization). 

Cultural intelligence:
Cultural intelligence (CQ) essentially refers to an organization's ability to adapt to and effectively work with people from different cultures (clients and employees).

Through education and training we can optimize your organizations culture competence in the above areas. 

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