Cityscapes

Envisioning Localized Cultures

Why Cityscapes?

Cityscapes offers a unique lens through which organizations can explore and articulate the distinct personas of their various internal communities, capturing the essence of localized cultures—the reality on the ground.

This visualized approach dives into the fabric of each organizational unit, uncovering specific values, behaviors, and narratives that define both current state and aspirations for the future.

For Whom?

For organizations seeking to embrace the diversity of their internal cultures while aligning them with broader strategic objectives. Cityscapes is perfect for companies navigating complex cultural landscapes, aiming to foster a sense of unity without erasing the valuable differences that each unit brings to the table.

Fault Lines

Are any of these visible in your organization?

  • Departments or teams operating in isolation, leading to inefficiencies, lack of cooperation, and missed opportunities for synergy.

  • Areas or teams within the organization where engagement and morale are significantly lower than average, often due to feeling overlooked, undervalued, or misaligned with the organizational culture.

  • Internal conflicts or misalignments due to diverse subcultures within the organization, impacting overall harmony and effectiveness.

Sparks

Cityscapes addresses organizational challenges by:

  • Articulating the values and behaviors that best represent the distinct, localized cultures.

  • Fostering candid conversations to address variations and find common ground.

  • Promoting the harmonization of micro-cultures into the broader organizational culture.

  • Providing a visual shorthand for identifying opportunities for changes in values and norms.