Business Change and ImplementationResource

Culture

Understanding organisational values and behaviours.

Culture comprises the shared values, beliefs, behaviours, assumptions and working practices influencing how people act. Cultural analysis helps assess readiness for change and identify likely enablers or resistance.

How to use this tool

  1. Define purpose and scope

    Define the purpose and scope of the analysis.

  2. Gather behavioural evidence

    Gather evidence about behaviours, values and working practices.

  3. Identify enablers and barriers

    Identify cultural enablers, barriers and differences.

  4. Design actions that fit

    Design actions suited to the organisation’s actual culture.

References & further reading

Winter, H. (2023). The Business Analysis Handbook: Techniques to Deliver Better Business Outcomes, 2nd ed. Kogan Page. ISBN 9781398610132.