Culture Assessment (Competing Values Framework)
Reference model
The framework illustrates how different cultural types compete and complement each other.
About this model
The Competing Values Framework categorizes organizational culture into four types: Clan, Adhocracy, Market, and Hierarchy. It helps organizations understand their cultural strengths and weaknesses.
Originator not stated.
How to read it
- Identify which quadrant your organization primarily operates in.
- Assess how this culture aligns with your strategic goals.
What this does
Evaluates an organization's culture by identifying its dominant values and behaviors, helping to align culture with strategic goals.
When to use it
Use it when assessing the current culture is essential for guiding change initiatives or aligning with strategic objectives.
Not when: Do not use it when the organization is too small for cultural patterns to emerge or when immediate operational issues take precedence over cultural analysis.
What happens next
Conduct a strategic alignment workshop to discuss findings and plan next steps.
Golden thread
Builds on ←
- Organizational Strategy
- Stakeholder Feedback
Feeds into →
- Cultural Change Implementation Plan
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Drafted with AI and reviewed by Eccellere on 04/11/2026. Guidance, not advice: apply your own judgement.