Creating an Inspiring Work Culture Module Summary
Purpose
To learn to create and influence an inspiring work culture
Learning Goals
· Build an energizing, motivational work climate
· Develop high performance by choice and not by demand
· Celebrate and reward success
Design Concept
Classical and jazz music
Learning Principles
· The meaning of culture within an organization
· Five purposes of corporate culture
· Stories reveal the corporate culture of an organization
· Five characteristics of an inspiring vision
· How a company’s brand affects its corporate culture
· A Leader’s modeling the behavior: Vision > Purpose > Values > Branding > Behavior
Behavior Models
· Six Elements for Inspiring High Performance
· “Celebration of Success” Model
Individual and Group Exercises
· Creating a vision with your team
· Identify the team’s purpose
· Values in action: Identifying values important to your team
· Build the brand
· Your commitment to leadership: Write a leadership declaration
· Postcard closing exercise
Discussions
· Why we do what we do: The underlying motivators for our work
· Creating a sense of purpose: What role we play in our organization
· Identifying “stories” that reflect the culture of your company or work unit
· Celebrating the successes of your team
Action Planning
Approximate Time Length of Module: 3.0 – 3.5 hours