Work cultures with an Independent style are environments where team members tend to focus on their own work rather than working closely with others. In teams with Independent cultures, each person is accountable for their own performance and output, and individual accomplishments, rather than collective accomplishments, are celebrated.
Cultures with an Independent work style
Enjoyment
In Enjoyment cultures, each person is given the freedom to do what makes them happy. This means team members work on their own projects as it suits them. No one is subjected to work they didn’t choose to do.
Authority
Authority cultures value strength, and tend to reward individuals who are the most singularly able to carry out tasks. Team members are often in competition for advancement and individual accolades.
Learning
Teams with Learning cultures succeed when team members bring new ideas to the team. That requires each individual to spend most of their time exploring on their own, so the team can cover the most ground.
Results
In teams with Results cultures, people compete to see who can carry out their task most effectively. Rewards, including pay, are often based on individual performance, so team members focus on their own work.
Compare these culture types with those that have a Collaborative style.