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Culture

Stories shape Culture, Culture builds Identity, Identity drives Teamwork.

Culture is the greatest asset of any economy.

It takes a village to raise a child

Subjects

Community

Which activities have the strongest influence on creating social glue the builds valuable culture and positive spirit?

ANZAC Spirit

Approach challenges with Anzac Spirit.

  • Mateship and Humour
  • Innocent and Enthusiastic
  • Stoical and Laconic
  • Irreverent in the Face of Authority
  • Naturally Egalitarian
  • Disdainful of Class Differences
  • Endurance and Courage
  • Ingenuity

Cohesion

Social Glue builds cohesion for naturally coordinating to take the right collaborative action in the right moments.

No.AnchorPracticeMantra
1CharacterPractice humilitySweep the shed
2ChallengeTake calculated risksGo for the gap
3PurposeAsk why? clarify visionPlay with Purpose
4OwnershipLeaders create leadersPass the Ball
5CoachSpark imaginationLeaders are teachers
6WhanauBelonging without egoNo Dickheads
7ExpectationsEmbrace fear of failureAim for the highest cloud
8PreparationTrain to winPractice under pressure
9PressureControl your attentionKeep a Blue Head
10AuthenticityKnow who you areBe authentic
11SacrificeDo work no-one will appreciateDig deep to rise high
12LanguageEvolve with storiesSing your world into existence
13RitualBuild belief systemsRitualize to actualize
14WhakapapaBe a good ancestorPlant trees you'll never see
15LegacySee the big pictureBetter people do better things

Evolve cultural identity reminders around values stories that gather honest and able people and focus intentions and commit energy do the right thing at the right time for the right reasons.