Core Values Survey
Culture development  ·  Employee survey

Your honest perspective
shapes who we become.

This survey helps us understand the values that already define our culture — and where we want to grow together.

Confidentiality

Your responses are anonymous and reviewed in aggregate. Results will not be reported for groups small enough to identify individuals.

Please describe situations in general terms — do not include names of individuals. You may skip any question you are not comfortable answering.

Before you begin

A few background questions

Optional, but helpful for analysis. Groups with fewer than 10 responses are combined to protect anonymity.

D1Optional
Which best describes your role?
D2Optional
How long have you worked here?

Section 1 of 3

What you already experience

These questions are about what you actually see and feel today — not what you hope for.

Q1Preserve
In your own words, what are two or three values this company already genuinely lives? Choose values you actually see in daily work — not values that simply sound good.
Q2PreserveOptional
When you think about what makes this company different from other places you have worked, what comes to mind first?
Q3PreserveOptional
Describe a recent moment at work when you felt proud to be part of this organization. What happened, and why did it stand out?
Q4Preserve
Think about a coworker or leader you genuinely respect here. What do they consistently do or say that reflects what this company is at its best?
Q5Preserve
If this company went through major change — new ownership, new leadership, or restructuring — what part of the culture would you most want to protect?
Q5 — ListPreserve
From the list below, select up to three values you most consistently experience in your daily work here. These should feel true right now — not aspirational.

Select the words closest to your meaning. You may use "Other" if a better word comes to mind.


Section 2 of 3

What you actually see in practice

Rate how consistently you observe these things. Use N/A if you don't have enough visibility to answer fairly.

Q6Preserve
Which one value do you see demonstrated most consistently by the leaders you interact with most directly? What specifically do they do that shows it?
The value
What they actually do
Q7
How consistently do leaders in this organization demonstrate the values they talk about?
Q8
How well do managers translate the company's stated values into day-to-day expectations on your team?
Q9
Thinking about a recent decision that affected your team, how well did the decision and the communication around it reflect the organization's stated values?
Q10
In your team or department, people are recognized or rewarded for behavior that reflects the company's values.

Section 3 of 3

Where you want the culture to grow

Your honest perspective here is the most valuable part of this survey.

Q11Build
Is there a value you believe this company should stand for, but doesn't consistently demonstrate? Describe what you notice.
Q12BuildOptional
Describe a situation where company values and actual behavior seemed misaligned. What would better alignment have looked like?
Please describe the situation in general terms. Do not include names or details that could identify individuals.
Q13Build
Before you see any list — in your own words, what is one value this company needs more of to become the organization it should be?
Q14Build
Which of the following would most strengthen the culture here?

Select up to 2.

Q15Build
Think about a real challenge your team or this company faces. Which value, if it were stronger here, would make the biggest difference in addressing it?
Example: "Challenge: handoffs between teams are inconsistent. Value: accountability or communication."
The challenge
The value that would help most
Q16Build
From the list below, select up to three values you believe are most important for this company to intentionally strengthen over the next two to three years.

Select the words closest to your meaning. You may use "Other" if a better word comes to mind.

Q17Build
What specific behavior, if leaders demonstrated it more consistently, would make the biggest positive difference in this organization's culture?

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Thank you.

Your perspective is genuinely valued and will help shape this work.
Results will be shared with the full organization once analysis is complete.