Culture Bingo
Culture is a term that is often used by people in organizations to refer to the intangible way that things get done. For example, people describe their organizations as having an employee engagement culture, a results oriented culture, an entitlement culture, a bureaucratic culture and so forth. Embedded in this is an implicit assumption that everyone knows what culture is.
This activity is designed to surface people's perceptions of culture and use this to develop a shared understanding of the concept at an introductory or basic level. It is much more effective than a lesson taught to them, as it gets people thinking and talking about the concept of culture and what it means to them.
Objectives
At the end of the activity, participants will have a shared understanding of what organizational culture is and be able to identify three levels of culture.
When to Conduct the Culture Bingo
The Culture Bingo is a terrific start to a workshop or group discussion that is focused on organizational culture. It is an effective introductory activity that engages people and sets the stage for a more in-depth exploration of the topic.
Fast facts
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5 or more participants
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Includes 30 bingo cards that can be printed multiple times to accommodate large groups
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Includes Facilitator Guide and sample MSPowerpoint slides
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Requires one large room with tables and chairs that allow people to work in small teams; round tables of 5 to 8 people are ideal.
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Length of activity: 45 minutes
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