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4 Types of Organizational Culture, Part 2
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4 Types of Organizational Culture, Part 2

Now that you know the four basic organizational culture styles (discussed in Part 1), let’s take a closer look at some of the pitfalls each style must navigate, and consider some suggestions about how to start the process of nurturing your culture with intentionality.

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4 Types of Organizational Culture
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4 Types of Organizational Culture

“Describe your organization’s culture” is a complicated question for which you are often expected to have a concise answer. As you consider how to answer this question (and all of the implied sub-questions that come with it), you may find it helpful to begin by zooming out and looking at the big picture. This post (the first in a two-part series) is intended to help you understand the four types of organizational culture and see where among them your own organization is nestled.

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Understanding Your Organizational Community
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Understanding Your Organizational Community

Your community consists of anyone with a vested interest in the work of your organization. The venn diagram of “community” and “stakeholders” has a lot of overlap (which may be helpful shorthand for you). So… who are we talking about? Let’s break organizational community down into six categories. We’ll then work though some follow up questions and considerations that will help you further flesh out your conceptualization.

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Upcoming Event: The American Writers Festival
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Upcoming Event: The American Writers Festival

The American Writers Museum is hosting the first ever American Writers Festival on May 15, 2022. Programs will feature over 75 contemporary authors, artists, and playwrights on five stages at both The Chicago Cultural Center and The American Writers Museum throughout the day.

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Stronger Culture Means a Stronger Organization
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Stronger Culture Means a Stronger Organization

The strength and quality of relationships determines the success of an organization: whether or not individuals trust each other and trust the organization itself. A team must have a cohesive sense of community to truly collaborate, and individuals must feel seen and valued to truly thrive and become collaborators.

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