PLACES

Making the Design Tangible

Purpose

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Leadership

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Actions

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Culture

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Engagement

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Sustainability

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Purpose • Leadership • Actions • Culture • Engagement • Sustainability •

Why does our organization exist?

Who is empowered to translate purpose into action?

How do we align people to our shared purpose?

What behaviors demonstrate our cultural foundation?

How do we do what we do?

How do we set ourselves up for success?

Why PLACES?

PLACES stands as the bridge between vision and action within the Cultural Cartography Kit, turning the insights and aspirations gathered through Skyline and Cityscapes into tangible, actionable plans. It represents a comprehensive approach to organizational development, embodying key elements that are critical for meaningful change.

PLACES is an acronym for Purpose, Leadership, Actions, Culture, Engagement and Sustainability which frame the task of developing an organizational culture through an appreciative inquiry lens.

For Whom?

For organizations seeking a structured, holistic approach to organizational development, ensuring that every aspect of the transformation is considered and aligned with the overarching vision and to achieve the targeted outcomes.

Fault Lines

Are any of these visible in your organization?

  • Organizational efforts gradually become misaligned with the core purpose and values due to shifting priorities, market pressures, or external influences, leading to a dilution of identity and direction.

  • Occurs when there is a disconnect between the actions and decisions of leadership and the defined organizational purpose and values. This misalignment can derail efforts to enact meaningful cultural or strategic change.

  • Too many actions or changes at once, without a clear prioritization or alignment with the overall strategic direction, leading to burnout and resistance and hampering long-term sustainability and success.

Sparks

PLACES addresses organizational challenges by:

  • Aligning individual purposes with overarching goals

  • Driving deep employee engagement and a strong sense of belonging

  • Implementing practices that ensure long-term viability and promote ethical, environmental, and economic sustainability