What Is Culture?
What are the core elements that drive culture?
behavior, beliefs, values, and symbols
What is an example of a conscious aspect of culture?
music or food
What is one benefit of learning about other cultures?
greater understanding and less conflict
What does workplace culture reflect?
the personality of an organization
What activity helps explore privilege and inequality among group members
the Privilege Walk
Does each generation always have the same culture?
no — culture can evolve over generations
What is an unconscious aspect of culture?
sexuality or age
What can misunderstandings between cultures lead to?
conflict, prejudice, or even war
What are the guiding principles that influence decision-making in a workplace?
values
What should you do during the Privilege Walk if a question feels uncomfortable?
stay in place and not move
What does culture describe in terms of people?
how a group of people live their lives
What kind of activity helps explore both conscious and unconscious cultural aspects?
the Group Culture Activity?
What does understanding others’ backgrounds make harder to justify?
hatred or war
What are shared assumptions or convictions within an organization called?
beliefs
What does the Privilege Walk aim to raise awareness of?
how life circumstances affect opportunity
Besides ethnicity, what else can culture be connected to?
location, occupation, or any shared group identity
Why is it important to explore unconscious aspects of culture?
because they influence behavior without us realizing
What are two personal things that culture can influence?
humor and values
What are unwritten rules like dress code or communication style called?
norms
Why is cultural diversity important in the workplace?
it helps build respect, innovation, and inclusion
Why might we not always realize we're expressing our culture?
because many cultural behaviors are unconscious
What question does the “Don’t Put Me in a Box” message encourage us to ask?
how labels and assumptions limit understanding of identity
What does culture help shape besides behavior and beliefs?
hopes, fears, and loyalties
What are examples of workplace culture rituals or symbols?
logos, office layout, or company traditions
What is the result of cultivating a healthy workplace culture?
higher morale, productivity, and staff retention