After many years of working within companies, consulting to dozens of different companies, and teaching about companies in an MBA program, I’ve learned how important it is to create a culture based on values, to teach and reinforce those values, and to make sure that they trickle down to all levels in the organization. Study after study reveal the importance of people feeling good about their workplace.  The culture of the company and the personality of the employee must be a good fit.

In this course we define what we mean by company culture, explore ways of achieving it, and maintaining the culture we want. We will offer suggestions as to how you can improve your company culture (if you so desire).  

Although company culture starts at the C level, HR has a vital role in its articulation and maintenance.

Learning Objectives
  • Recognize what is meant by Company Culture.
  • Discover the elements that go into creating a successful company culture.
  • Explore ways to create and/or enhance their company culture.
  • Identify the elements needed to assure all levels of the organization maintain the desired culture of the company.
Last updated/reviewed: August 18, 2023

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29 CoursesMastering Management Certification

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  2. The Art and Science of Interviewing
  3. Investigating a Complaint of Inappropriate Behavior in The Workplace
  4. Understanding Our Unconscious Biases
  5. Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Management’s Role
  6. Management Providing Safety and Better Ergonomics
  7. Maintaining a Culture of Innovation and Creativity
  8. Managing Passive People
  9. Group Decision Making and Problem Solving
  10. Resolving Workplace Conflict
  11. Company Culture: Creating and Maintaining the Best
  12. Part I: Cultural and Behavioral Information for Business in an International – Global Environment
  13. Part II: Country Specific, Cultural, and Behavioral Information - Doing Business in a Global Environment
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  15. Culture: Inside the Company and Outside the Country
  16. Cognitive Styles (Styles of Thinking, Talking, Giving and Receiving Information)
  17. Finding Success with Teams Working Far Apart
  18. Change Management: The People Side
  19. Effective Workplace Negotiation and Persuasion
  20. Ethics and Attitude in the Workplace
  21. Creating Rewards and Recognitions that Get You What You Want to Achieve
  22. Onboarding: From Entry-Level to Senior Executive
  23. Marrying Career Development with Succession Planning
  24. Visibility Enhances Promotability
  25. Delegating Skills for Managers
  26. Assertiveness Skills for Executives, Managers and HR Professionals
  27. How EQ Helps Motivate Your Staff
  28. Effective Meeting Management for Leaders, Managers, and Facilitators
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6 Reviews (26 ratings)

Reviews

5
Anonymous Author
This course provided a comprehensive overview of creating and nurturing a robust culture within any organization. The instructor presented content in an easy-to-understand and engaging manner, including many real-world examples and considerations for leaders. Good supporting materials provided to further illustrate key concepts.

3
Member's Profile
Informative but I would have appreciated more examples from the presenter and more information on how to maintain the best company culture.

4
Anonymous Author
The instructor did a nice job laying the foundation for company culture and provided practical examples for various scenarios

3
Anonymous Author
More explanation and how the concepts take place application in the workplace would have made the module more interesting

4
Member's Profile
This was a good introductory course on company culture. The instructor gave good examples many from her own experiences.

4
Anonymous Author
Good course for everyone looking to refresh cultural ideas.

Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Intermediate

No Advanced Preparation or Prerequisites are needed for this course. 

Education Provider Information
Company: Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA 95113
Contact: For more information regarding this course, including complaint and cancellation policies, please contact our offices at (408) 400- 3993 or send an e-mail to .
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Course Syllabus
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
  Introduction to Company Culture: Creating and Maintaining the Best9:41
Creating and Maintaining Company Culture
  Vision and Mission Statements6:12
  Surveying Company Culture6:39
  Some Definitions6:19
  Culture Defined9:19
  Why Does Culture Matter?13:33
  Types of Organizational Cultures8:37
CONCLUSION
  Cultural Values Spectrum and Conclusion9:40
CONTINUOUS PLAY
  Company Culture- Creating and Maintaining the Best 1:10:02
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
  Slides: Company Culture: Creating and Maintaining the BestPDF
  Company Culture: Creating and Maintaining the Best Glossary/IndexPDF
REVIEW AND TEST
  Review Questionsquiz
 Final Examexam