Cultural Fit can be the final word on success in a role or with a company! Even Lou Gerstner was deeply influenced IBM while turning things around - Who Says Elephants Can't Dance?; Jim Collins reinforces the idea of indoctrination into the corporations culture in both his books - Good to Great and Built to Last.
Contrary to common belief cultures are NOT STOIC, a great company will influence an individual/leader and will be influenced while rising to ever higher levels of greatness, cultures evolve, the only thing that must remain constant are VALUES!
This mornings post on the FastCompany Now blog is interesting to all those at a critical juncture in making a choice.
Does Their Corporate Culture Pass Your Sniff Test?: "If you have the advantage of working with a recruiter here's what to check out:
* Before the recruiter talks to you, the recruiting firm should spend time with its corporate client and conduct a thorough assessment of the company's culture. What is it like to work there and which types of employees are most likely to fit in and succeed?
* The culture of the company should be embedded into the job description, says Kris. If it's not mentioned that could mean that the recruiter doesn't know.
* Once there appears to be a good match and a job offer seems imminent, arrange to talk to your prospective boss's direct reports. 'Ask what it's like to work here and what this guy is like to work for?' suggests Kris. You need answers 'before you make a life-changing decision.'"
