Building a Supportive Culture

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Building a Supportive Culture

Kathryn M. Denton

January 6, 2003






Perfect as the wing of a bird may be, it will never enable the bird to fly if unsupported by the air. -- Ivan Pavlov (1849-1936)

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Just like air in the quote above, support is invisible yet powerful. What makes up a supportive culture? We all sense when we are in one--and when we aren't. In this article we will clarify some factors that make up a supportive culture, enabling you to spread support in your organization.

 

Let's compare a couple of scenarios.

 

Case 1: Joan walks into the building in the morning with a smile on her face.



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