Understanding Organizational Culture  

 

COLLABORATE | clan
Do things together

  • An extended family
  • Focus on teamwork
  • Group loyalty

Design Implications:

  • Individual to group space ratio: low
  • Medium enclosure, very flexible
  • Collaborative teaming space
  • Open environments for communication
 

CREATE | adhocracy
Do things first

  • Focus on innovation
  • Encourage initiative and risk-taking
  • Dynamic place of work

Design Implications:

  • Individual to group space ratio: low
  • Low enclosure, highly adjustable
  • Informal group space
  • Supports employee influence on space
 

CONTROL | hierarchy
Do things right

  • A structured environment
  • Formal policies
  • Efficiency-minded

Design Implications:

  • Individual to group space ratio: high
  • Higher enclosure, more fixed
  • Group space limited, productivity driven
  • Structured with ample storage needs

 COMPETE | market
Do things fast

  • Emphasis on winning
  • Results-oriented
  • Outpace the competition

Design Implications:

  • Individual to group space ratio: medium
  • Low to medium enclosure
  • Mix of group and concentrative space
  • More structured, symmetrical layouts


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