Culture Framework

Objective: To evaluate and score the culture of a professional sports team across various dimensions providing actionable insights for improvement.

Overview: It has been informed by and based on evidence-based academic research and practical experience from multi-national businesses and high performing sports teams that we have worked with.

The ultimate objective for the team behind the team is player availability – to give our teams the best opportunity to win. Culture eats strategy for breakfast most of the time. Hope this helps with the culture piece.

Dimensions

1. Safety and BelongingPsychological Safety:
   • Does the team environment make individuals feel safe to express themselves without fear of negative consequences?
   • Score: 1 (Low) to 5 (High)

   Sense of Belonging:

   • Do team members feel a strong sense of connection and belonging?
   • Score: 1 (Low) to 5 (High)
2. Purpose and DirectionClarity of Purpose:
   • Is the team’s mission clearly defined and understood by all members?
   • Score: 1 (Low) to 5 (High)

   Alignment with Goals:

   • Are individual and team goals aligned with the overall purpose?
   • Score: 1 (Low) to 5 (High)
3. Trust and VulnerabilityMutual Trust:
   • Is there a high level of trust among the team behind the team and between staff and coaches?
   • Score: 1 (Low) to 5 (High)

   Willingness to be Vulnerable:

   • Are team members willing to show vulnerability and admit mistakes?
   • Score: 1 (Low) to 5 (High)
4. Communication and FeedbackOpenness of Communication:
   • Are open honest and transparent communications encouraged?
   • Score: 1 (Low) to 5 (High)

   Constructive Feedback:

   • Is feedback provided constructively and regularly?
   • Score: 1 (Low) to 5 (High)
5. Performance and AccountabilityCommitment to Excellence:
   • Is there a strong commitment to high performance and continuous improvement?
   • Score: 1 (Low) to 5 (High)

   Accountability:

   • Are team members held accountable for their actions and performance?
   • Score: 1 (Low) to 5 (High)
6. Leadership and VisionLeadership Quality:
   • Are the leaders effective, inspirational, and supportive?
   • Score: 1 (Low) to 5 (High)

   Visionary Thinking:

   • Do leaders have a clear, aligned, and compelling vision for the future?
   • Score: 1 (Low) to 5 (High)
7. Diversity and InclusionInclusivity:
   • Is the team environment inclusive and respectful of diverse backgrounds and perspectives?
   • Score: 1 (Low) to 5 (High)

   Equal Opportunities:

   • Are equal opportunities provided for all team members to succeed?
   • Score: 1 (Low) to 5 (High)
8. Development and GrowthPersonal Development:
   • Are there opportunities for personal growth and development within the sports medicine/ performance department?
   • Score: 1 (Low) to 5 (High)

   Skill Enhancement:

   • Is there a focus on continuous skill enhancement and learning?
   • Score: 1 (Low) to 5 (High)