Description & Rationale

Understanding organizational culture is essential if the leader is going to be able to understand what is happening within their organizational ministry and then be able to assess if the actions and purposes of the organization are aligned with its values. Culture can be easiest defined as “the way things are done around here,” and each group of people who are joined to fulfill a purpose (an organization), develops a certain culture. However, if leadership is not aware of how this culture is affecting the whole organization’s purpose and values then they will be controlled by this culture rather than being able to manage it.

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Syllabus: 5.10 Organizational Culture

5.11 Syllabus

Description and Rationale

Understanding organizational culture is essential if the leader is going to be able to understand what is happening within their organizational ministry and then be able to assess if the actions and purposes of the organization are aligned with its values. Culture can be easiest defined as “the way things are done around here,” and each group of people who are joined to fulfill a purpose (an organization), develops a certain culture. However, if leadership is not aware of how this culture is affecting the whole organization’s purpose and values then they will be controlled by this culture rather than being able to manage it.

Objectives

Upon completion of this Competency the candidate should:

• Gain a better conceptual knowledge of how the culture of an organization impacts its ability to fulfill its purpose.
• Become more aware of the influence of leadership on culture and how they can learn to manage what at times may see irrational behavior of those in the organization.
• Have an accountability partner or mentor who can provide feedback from their own experiences within the organization in which they serve and  what they have learned in dealing with this.

Core Requirements

• The candidate will complete the following readings:

The Coaching Guide, pp. 1-10.
The Coach as Consultant (unpublished) Jeske, pp. 13-16.
Organizational Planning Guide, p. 9.

• The candidate will complete the Organizational Culture Assessment as well as follow up questions and be prepared to discuss their responses with their mentor.
• The candidate will also complete a 3-4 page reflective summary paper.

Mentoring Goals

• To help the candidate better understand the importance of understanding organizational culture, particularly as it impacts the candidate’s ability to equip others using their gifts.
• Assist the candidate in learning to recognize the factors that indicate that an organization’s activities are not congruent with their values.
• Using the Candidate Evaluation and other resources provided, the mentor will design a development plan for the candidate in order to achieve competency in this area.

Candidate Evaluation

• The candidate will be evaluated as to their level of development in this competency (Undeveloped, Developed, or Proficient). Using the chart provided, the mentor will facilitate a discussion regarding how the candidate can increase their organizational cultural awareness.

Development Plan

• Based upon the Candidate Evaluation, an appropriate development plan will be designed to help the candidate grow in identify and change organizational culture.
• This will include further work from the core readings, additional comprehensive learning, supplemental assignments, and various practicums.