Note: Access to the Culture Mapping feature in My360 requires a Green Belt certification. If you do not have Green Belt access, contact your system administrator or Innovation360 representative.
Culture Mapping is a powerful tool that helps organizations visualize their cultural DNA and understand how it impacts innovation. This FAQ provides detailed insights into how Culture Mapping works, how to interpret results, and how to compare different cultural profiles using the Advanced Clipboard feature.
Q: What is Culture Mapping in My360?
A: Culture Mapping is a visual analysis tool in My360’s Capability Analyzer that helps organizations:
Identify their dominant cultural traits.
Understand how their culture supports or hinders innovation.
Align their corporate culture with innovation strategies.
It maps an organization’s cultural style across two key dimensions:
Flexibility vs. Stability (How people respond to change).
Independence vs. Interdependence (How people interact).
Access Requirement: Only users with a Green Belt certification can use the Culture Mapping feature.
Q: Where can I access the Culture Mapping tool?
A: Culture Mapping is available in My360’s Capability Analyzer under the menu Culture Map.
Steps to access:
Open the Capability Analyzer app in My360.
Select Culture Map from the "Select area of analysis" dropdown menu.
If you do not see this option, you may not have Green Belt access.
Q: How do I compare multiple Culture Maps?
A: You can compare multiple Culture Maps by using the Clipboard and Advanced Clipboard feature.
Steps to Compare Culture Maps:
Select a Culture Map you want to analyze.
Tick the box "Copy data to clipboard" (see screenshot).
Go to Advanced Clipboard under the Capability Analyzer.
Add multiple data sets (e.g., different countries, sub-organizations, or industries).
Compare and contrast cultural profiles using the visual analysis tools.
Best Use Cases for Comparison:
Comparing regional cultural differences (e.g., Europe vs. North America).
Evaluating different business units within a company.
Benchmarking industry-specific cultural traits.
Q: What are the key cultural types in the Culture Map?
The Culture Map categorizes corporate culture into eight distinct styles:
Culture Type | Description | Example Company |
Purpose | Values sustainability and ethical leadership. | Whole Foods |
Caring | Emphasizes teamwork and strong relationships. | Disney |
Order | Focuses on structure, rules, and compliance. | SEC |
Safety | Prioritizes risk management and stability. | Lloyd’s of London |
Authority | Centralized decision-making and strong leadership. | Huawei |
Results | Performance-driven and efficiency-focused. | GSK |
Enjoyment | Encourages creativity, fun, and engagement. | Zappos |
Learning | Knowledge-sharing and continuous innovation. | Tesla |
Each organization has a mix of these cultural styles, which influences its ability to innovate.
Q: What is the Center of Gravity (COG) on the Culture Map?
A: The red dot on the Culture Map represents the organization’s Center of Gravity (COG):
A high flexibility score means the company adapts easily and fosters innovation.
A high stability score means the company values structure and efficiency.
A balanced culture supports both incremental and breakthrough innovation.
Q: What is the difference between a Culture Map with a raster and without a raster?
A: There are two ways to visualize the Culture Map:
Without Raster:
The map displays culture types directly on the flexibility-stability and independence-interdependence axes.
This is useful for understanding general cultural positioning.
With Horizon Raster:
This maps culture to the Three Horizons of Innovation (H1, H2, H3).
Helps assess whether the culture supports short-term (H1), mid-term (H2), or long-term (H3) innovation.
Use the Horizon Raster when evaluating long-term innovation strategies.
Q: How does Culture Mapping relate to innovation?
A: Certain cultural styles are better suited to innovation than others:
Radical Innovation (Horizon 3): Best in flexible & independent cultures (e.g., Learning, Purpose).
Incremental Innovation (Horizon 1): Thrives in stable & structured cultures (e.g., Order, Safety).
Balanced Portfolios (Horizon 2): Requires a mix of flexibility and interdependence.
Understanding your Culture Map helps align leadership, strategy, and innovation processes.
Q: How can organizations use Culture Mapping for strategic decisions?
Align Culture with Innovation Goals
If culture leans too stable, introduce more flexibility to boost innovation.
If culture is too independent, promote collaboration to enhance execution.
Adjust Leadership Approaches
Leaders should support the desired innovation culture (e.g., exploration vs. efficiency).
Measure Cultural Shifts Over Time
Use Culture Mapping before and after transformation efforts to track progress.
Q: Can I export the Culture Map for reports?
A: No, My360 does not allow data exports.
Instead, you can:
Take screenshots of the Culture Map.
Use "Download Culture Map Diagram" for image-based reporting.
Q: What should I do if my company’s culture does not support innovation?
If the company is too stable, introduce more flexibility through leadership and policies.
If the company is too independent, encourage team collaboration.
If leadership does not align with innovation goals, adjust communication and engagement models.
Final Thoughts
Culture Mapping in My360 is a powerful tool that provides deep insights into an organization’s cultural DNA. Understanding and adjusting corporate culture is essential for fostering sustainable innovation and long-term success.
Remember: You need Green Belt access to use the Culture Mapping feature. If you don’t have access, request an upgrade from your My360 administrator.
Key Takeaways:
Use Culture Mapping to visualize and assess organizational culture.
Compare multiple cultural profiles using the Advanced Clipboard.
Align leadership styles and strategy with innovation goals.
Use the Horizon Raster to map culture to short-, mid-, and long-term innovation efforts.