company-values

To define company values for a new business, identify non-obvious beliefs and describe the behaviors that materialize them, then draft 3–5 values with descriptions and example stories.

The best way to write company culture guidelines for hiring is to provide clear guidance on how values guide hiring decisions, onboarding, feedback, and day-to-day execution.

To write company values as stories instead of slogans, draft narratives that illustrate each value and apply them to real-world scenarios like what you would celebrate or fire someone for.

You need to codify company culture and values during company formation, when preparing to hire, during onboarding, or when conducting culture alignment exercises.

Common anti-patterns in defining entrepreneurship culture include using generic slogans rather than illustrative stories, and failing to provide practical guidance for daily work execution and hiring decisions.