Competing Values Framework Guide

  • Supports HR professionals in identifying how flexibility, stability, internal focus, and external focus shape organizational culture
  • Strengthens understanding of how different culture types influence purpose, rewards, well-being, recognition, and development practices
  • Enables more intentional alignment between organizational culture and the employee value proposition
  • Helps HR teams define a desired culture type and plan practical actions to support cultural transition
  • Provides a shared framework for discussing culture, employee experience, and organizational priorities
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Downloads 7 downloads Type Guide Publication date July 31, 2026 Topics DEIB & EXOrg. DevelopmentTalent Management

This guide introduces the Competing Values Framework and explains how four organizational culture types connect to the employee value proposition. It helps HR professionals assess current and desired culture patterns and identify actions to support cultural alignment.

Included in this resource:

  • Overview of the Competing Values Framework and its two core dimensions
  • Explanation of four culture types: adhocracy, clan, hierarchy, and market
  • Description of how each culture type relates to the employee value proposition
  • CVC Dashboard template for mapping the current organizational culture, defining the desired culture type, and planning action points for culture shift
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