The 30 Questions Every Leader Must Ask to Stress-Proof Their Workplace Culture

Reflect on each building block of your culture – one question at a time

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In an era where organizational culture is the only sustainable competitive advantage, complacency is your worst enemy. Culture is the glue that holds your team together, from collaboration and decision-making to feedback and innovation.

But how do you know if your culture is robust, healthy, and driving your business forward?

The answer lies in asking the right questions. In this article, I present a comprehensive set of questions designed to help you challenge, reflect on, and stress-proof the key building blocks of your company culture.

A strong culture isn't just about feel-good values plastered on a wall but an intentional, well-designed system. It's easy to drink your own Kool-Aid and believe that your culture is without fault. However, culture is a complex ecosystem that requires constant attention.

These questions are your tools for a cultural audit, aimed at keeping you on your toes and ensuring your culture is not just robust but also agile, genuine, and …