
Caring
Culture Type
Some teams are like family
Teams with Caring cultures put their people first. They succeed when members feel supported and valued. Teammates trust each other and develop friendships. This trust allows Caring teams to work together and stay positive when things get hard.
Managers who lead Caring teams are mentors. They help their team members grow and learn, even if that means work takes a little longer.
Teams with Caring Cultures
Human Resources
Caring cultures are common in Human Resources teams. This is because HR is responsible for taking care of people. They also take care of their own team. HR is internally focused, and success is measured by their impact on the company itself. A collaborative approach is important for the all-hands-on-deck process of recruiting, screening, hiring, on-boarding, training, and helping individuals across the organization.
Strengths of Caring Cultures
High level of trust between team members
Employees care, so they stay engaged
Peers are willing to help and collaborate
Weaknesses of Caring Cultures
Conflict avoidance can lead to groupthink
Tough decisions can get slowed down
Poor performers can remain in place
Did you know?
If a Caring culture is your ideal culture, then a Results culture is probably your worst fit. Results cultures are hyper-competitive environments where team members must earn respect and advancement by out-performing others.