The real DNA of corporate culture
by Miki Saxon
Culture stems from one of two basic MAP (mindset, attitude, philosophy™) stances and managers at all levels espouse either one or the other—not a little of each because they are polar opposites.
- People are intelligent, motivated, and genuinely want to support the company in achieving its objectives.
This belief creates a culture that is highly productive, where people grow, thrive, and stay.
- People are incompetent, don’t care, and, will screw up if you give them a chance.
This belief creates a culture of fear, micro-management, low productivity, and high turnover.
If asked publicly, CEOs and managers will usually claim allegiance to principle number one—rarely is anybody as candid as ‘Chainsaw’ Al Dunlap, who is a number two guy all the way.
Some companies try and fake their culture, talking about how great it is in the media and during candidate interviews, but for today’s workforce what they see and hear better be what they get, or they’ll be gone.
Which kind of MAP do you work for?
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