intermediate · 90–90 min
The Culture Debt Cleanup Session
Is your culture weighed down by old habits? Identify and remove 'posters-only' values.
About this session
Teams often accumulate outdated rituals and 'posters-only' values that no longer reflect how work actually happens, creating a gap between stated ideals and daily reality. This session provides a structured framework to audit these cultural artifacts, allowing groups to identify specific habits to discard and reclaim the energy spent on performative behaviors.
Why it works
By framing cultural issues as 'debt' rather than personal failures, the session lowers defensive barriers and encourages honest critiques of existing norms. The process shifts the conversation from adding new initiatives to removing friction, ensuring that the resulting cultural commitments are grounded in operational reality rather than aspirational slogans.
What you’ll walk away with
- Clear actionable outcomes from a 4-step facilitated process
- Increased participant engagement and buy-in
- Documented decisions and next steps
- Improved team alignment on the topic
Who it’s for
HR Leaders, People Ops
Frequently asked questions
Who should facilitate this workshop?
This workshop works best when led by someone comfortable with facilitation. Ideal for HR Leaders or external facilitators working with hr & culture teams.
How long does this workshop take?
Plan for 60-90 minutes depending on group size. The 4 activities are designed to flow together smoothly.
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