organisational culture inventory ™

Using the Organisational Culture Inventory (OCI), we can measure and describe the culture of an organisation in a quantitative, easy to understand way.

The OCI describes the operating culture in terms of what is expected – the behavioural norms which are currently required of individuals to fit in and meet expectations.

Some of the styles measured by the OCI are positive and support constructive behaviours while others are dysfunctional and can lead to unnecessary conflict, dissatisfaction and stress.

The OCI uses the Circumplex model to describe 12 different cultural norms which are categorised into 3 general types of culture:

  • constructive

  • passive defensive

  • aggressive defensive

The cultures measured by the OCI have been shown to have a direct bearing on the activities of individuals and the functioning of the organisation. They are related to important outcomes such as job-satisfaction, motivation, teamwork and the quality of products/services.

The OCI is the world’s most widely used and thoroughly researched tool for measuring organisational culture. 

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what's involved?

current culture

The OCI provides real insight into the behaviours which drive and shape the current culture. 

ideal culture

A variant of the OCI can be used to identify the ideal culture - the one which will best enable organisational objectives to be achieved.

levers for change

 

When used in conjunction with the Organisational Effectiveness Inventory™ (OEI), levers for change can be identified which are linked to cultural targets and outcomes.

culture audit

The OCI and OEI are key tools in a culture audit or as part of an organisational change programme.