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INNOVATIVE CULTURE ASSESSMENT TOOL (ICAT)

1.BEHAVIOURS PRESENT IN YOUR PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT

Please select which of the options provided in each question best describes you and/or the environment within which you professionally operate.

Please note that your personal details will not be included in any group report, only summary and group data will be presented. 

We therefore ask that you be as honest as possible with your answer selection. 
1.Which structure best describes the organisation?
2.When is an idea a good idea for the organisation?
3.Which view best describes your colleagues?
4.Which best describes how your colleagues express themselves?
5.Which principle best describes the organisations way of being?
6.What best describes what drives us within the organisation?
7.What best describes what we seek within the organisation?
8.Which best describes how we progress as an organisation?
9.How do we make decisions in the organisation?
10.What belief system best describes the organisation?
11.As an organisation which best describes how we learn?
12.What group of words do I most often hear my colleagues say?
13.What value system best describes my colleagues lens of the world?
14.A) We are required to follow instruction and use tried and trusted methods or procedures.
B) Curiosity, taking initiative and freedom of thought to question the status quo is encouraged.
15.A) We do not tolerate different ways of being or authentic freedom of expression.
B) We are highly tolerant of different ways of being and are free to authentically express ourselves.
16.A) We do what is best for ourselves or our department and operate in silos.
B) We do what is best for the collective and operate as one cohesive unit.
17.A) We work to fulfill our own job purpose, focused on our individual roles and responsibilities/duties.
B) We all work towards the same company purpose as a collective.
18.A) Decisions are made within a hierarchical structure, we can feel disempowered.
B) We are empowered to make decisions pertaining to our job function.
19.A) Information flows according to a hierarchy.
B) Information is easily accessible to all.
20.A) Reaching our individual and collective potential is not a key focus of the business.
B) We are encouraged to reach our individual and collective potential as individuals.
21.A) The goals we work towards are not meaningful and do not inspire me greatly.
B) We work towards meaningful goals that inspire me.
22.A) Adding value to the collective is not a key focus.
B) We are encouraged to always look at how we can add value to the collective.
23.A) The quality and excellence of our work is not a high focus.
B) We have a high focus on quality and excellence.
24.A) There is not a satisfactory functional flow to all we do in our business.
B) There is a functional flow to all we do in our business.
25.A) Operating with integrity is not a key principle 
B) We always operate with integrity to all in all we do. 
26.A) We are encouraged to consider all steps carefully and consider action.
B) We are encouraged to think thoroughly whilst taking action with speed.
27.A) We do not respond well as an organisation to uncertainty and change.
B) We are comfortable with and embrace uncertainty and change.
28.A) We are resilient and hold onto old ways of operating that served us in the past. 
B) We are resilient whilst simultaneously seeking new ways to adapt.
29.A) We do not examine whether some actions are actually functional or not.
B) It is a natural practise for us to examine the functionality of all action.
30.A) There is a black and white application for everything and we do not take risks.
B) We are encouraged to consider paradoxical truths and take calculated risks.
31.A) Fullness of living, self-value, well-being and a healthy work life balance are not key principles.
B) Fullness of living, self-value, well-being and a healthy work life balance are key principles.
32.A) Our business and operating systems are closed, rigid and inflexible.
B) Our business and or operating systems are open, adaptable and flexible.
33.A) We are not passionate about contributing to the company purpose.
B) We are passionate about contributing to the company purpose.
34.A) We do not critically analyse the variables and causes of a problem. 
B) We consider interconnections and layered causes when reviewing problems.
35.A) We judge or blame the incompetence of others for our actions.
B) We take personal responsibility for our actions, learn from our errors and develop our competency.
36.A) Common intent amongst us when presenting conflicting alternatives is not established. 
B) We find common intent amongst us even when presenting conflicting alternatives.
37.A) There is too much order or too much chaos.
B) There is a balance between order and chaos.
38.A) Constant learning is not encouraged, we rely on historical knowledge.
B) We learn constantly and our knowledge is always evolving.
39.A) Status, rules and power are more important than functionality.
B) Functionality is considered more important than status, rules and power.
40.A) We do not change unless there is a need to change. 
B) We proactively identify where change is needed.
41.A) We procrastinate when making decisions.
B) Making quick quality decisions is encouraged.
42.A) There are no growth opportunities for me in the business.
B) I have growth opportunities in the business.
43.A) We are easily affected by the emotional state of others.
B) We take ownership of our own emotional state.
44.A) We do not seek to understand nor serve the needs of others.
B) Compassion and service are expressed to all.
45.A) We are very judgemental of ourselves and others, we focus on appearance and meeting expectations.
B) Self-acceptance and the acceptance of others is encouraged, we let go of judgement and lead where we can.
46.A) Judgement and self-focus are key behavioural drivers in our environment.
B) Forgiveness and inclusion are key behavioural drivers.
47.A) Control is important, we fear sharing power.
B) Trust is important, we feel individually empowered and collaborate with ease.
48.A) Failure is something we fear and avoid, we do not want to make mistakes. 
B) We are encouraged to be visionary thinkers and learn from mistakes and failure.
49.A) We avoid dealing with matters that may cause confrontation or conflict.
B) We are encouraged to be courageous in uncomfortable situations.
50.A) We are encouraged to see problems and limitations.
B) We are encouraged to see infinite possibilities and opportunities.
51.Looking back, my decision to take a job with my company was a good one. 
52.My job has purpose, I can see how the work that I deliver, contributes to the organisation meeting its services and business objectives.
53.My contribution is recognised and appreciated, I believe that as an individual I am made to feel that I count.
54.I have had the opportunity to grow my knowledge and ability in my company. 
55.I believe that my company is respected amongst our clients and that my company will continue to grow as leaders within our industry.
56.I plan to make my career with my career for the foreseeable future.
57.I believe I am fairly remunerated for the work that I do.
58.If I were a Director , I would introduce the following 3 changes or do the following 3 things differently.
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