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We are Asheville - 2012

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blamebureaucracywasted resourcescorruption materialisticuncertainty about the futureconflict/ aggressioncrime/ violenceunemploymentshort-term focus

continuous improvementenvironmental protectionstrict moral/religious codespolitical rightseducationnature conservancyshared visioninformation availabilityshared valuescontentmentsocial justice

freedom of speecheducational opportunitiesprosperitydemocratic processfinancial stabilitypersonal freedomhuman rightstraditionbureaucracymaterialistic

Country A Country CCountry B

National Values Quiz

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1. client satisfaction 2. making a difference3. integrity 4. teamwork 5. humour/fun 6. quality 7. ethics8. financial stability

1. blame L2. short term focus L3. internal competition L4. buck passing L5. risk averse L6. customer satisfaction 7. information hoarding L8. profit

What is culture?

Employees& customers

Financial viability

Excellence Ethics Resilience

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The answer is unity…..

What is the question?

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Iceland

Entropy 54%

August 2007

2007

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Latvia

Latvia Government dissolved after failure to

agree budget - 2007

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economic growthcaring for elderlyaffordable housingconcern for future generationsjob securitysocial justicecaring for the disadvantagedenvironmental awarenesshuman rightsmaterial wealth

caring for elderlyeconomic growthconcern for future generationsjob securityenvironmental awarenesscaring for the disadvantagedaffordable housingeducationhonestyprosperity

Latvian Desired Culture

Russian Desired Culture

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The Value of Values

Latvia Sustainable Development Strategy until 2030http://www.latvija2030.lv/page/320

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• Discover how Asheville compares to the cultural view of the USA and other nations.

• At this pivotal time in American history, learn how to use this data to ask more informed and challenging questions of your leaders, politicians and political candidates.

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blamebureaucracywasted resourcescorruption materialisticuncertainty about the futureconflict/ aggressioncrime/ violenceunemploymentshort-term focus

accountabilityeconomic growthconcern for future generationsemployment opportunitieseffective healthcarecaring for the elderlycaring for the disadvantagededucational opportunitiespeacefinancial stability

familycaringhumor/funhonestyresponsibilityaccountabilitycompassionfriendshipindependencerespect

Personal Values Desired CultureCurrent Culture

USA National Assessment 2011

Entropy 56%

familycaringhonestyresponsibilityhumor/ funaccountabilityrespectpositive attitudeintegrityfriendship

caringfamilyhumor/ funhonestyfriendshipresponsibilitycompassionrespectaccountabilitypositive attitude

Democrat Personal Values

RepublicanDesired Values

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Estimated Cost of Entropy – National GDP

GDP$US,000

Cultural Entropy

Estimated cost to the national economy

$US,000

Venezuela 387,852,000 72% 997,333,714

Iceland 12,094,000 63% 14,197,304

South Africa 363,704,000 62% 593,411,789

Argentina 368,712,000 60% 553,068,000

USA 14,582,000,000 56% 18,558,909,091

Latvia 24,010,000 54% 28,185,652

Iceland 12,094,000 54% 20,592,486

Belgium 467,472,000 52% 506,428,000

Brazil 2,008,000,000 51% 2,089,959,184

Finland 238,801,000 48% 220,431,692

UK 2,246,000,000 43% 1,694,350,877

Sweden 458,004,000 42% 331,658,069

NB. Initial estimates based on calculation methods used for organisations. More research being done in this area.

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Assessments igniting and languaging dialogues to build community resilience and bridging the gap

Politcians Civil servants

Citizens

"Bridging the government citizen gap"

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blamebureaucracywasted resourcescorruption materialisticuncertainty about the futureconflict/ aggressioncrime/ violenceunemploymentshort-term focus

continuous improvementenvironmental protectionstrict moral/religious codespolitical rightseducationnature conservancyshared visioninformation availabilityshared valuescontentmentsocial justice

freedom of speecheducational opportunitiesprosperitydemocratic processfinancial stabilitypersonal freedomhuman rightstraditionbureaucracymaterialistic

Country A Country CCountry B

National Values Quiz

The purpose of our lives is to be happy Dalai

Lama

Happiness is the extent to which you live in love, as opposed to living in fear. Phil

Clothier

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Values Beliefs & Behaviours

AccountabilityAchievementBalance (home/work)CommitmentCompassionCompetenceContinuous learningCooperationCourageCreativityEnthusiasmEfficiencyEthics

ExcellenceFairnessFamilyFinancial gainFriendshipsFuture generationsHealthHonestyHumor/funIndependenceIntegrityInitiativeIntuition

Making a differenceOpen communicationOpennessPersonal fulfillmentPersonal growthPowerRespectResponsibilityRisk-takingSelf-disciplineSuccessTrustWisdom

1) Choose a value that is important to you in your life2) What are your beliefs that support this value?3) What behaviours do you exhibit that support this value?

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Story of a full spectrum organisation

Service: Service to humanity and societal contribution

Making a Difference: External collaboration, community involvement

Internal Cohesion: Sense of purpose & strong internal community

Transformation: Ongoing improvement and employee/citizen participation

Self Esteem: High performance systems, high quality output

Relationships: Positive relationships that support organisation needs

Survival: Financial viability and employee safety

Level 4

Level 1

Level 7

Level 6

Level 5

Level 3

Level 2

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7 Levels of Community Consciousness

Positive Focus / Excessive Focus

Service

Making a Difference

Internal Cohesion

Transformation

Self-esteem

Relationship

SurvivalFinancial StabilityEconomic prosperity, public health and safety. Control, corruption, greed

Employee RecognitionHarmonious interpersonal relationships between sub-groups. . Manipulation, blame

High PerformanceSystems, order & processes that support community effectiveness. Bureaucracy, complacency

Continuous Renewal and LearningCourage, accountability, continuous renewal & development of the community

Building Internal CommunityShared values & vision, trust, creativity, transparency Shared – strong community spirit

Strategic Alliances and PartnershipsEnvironmental awareness, community involvement, employee fulfilment, coaching/mentoring

Service To Humanity and the PlanetConcern for social justice, human rights and future generations

Asheville Community Values Survey: Asheville (571)

Level 7

Level 6

Level 5

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1

Personal Values Current Culture Values Desired Culture Values

IRS (P)= 5-3-2 | IRS (L)= 0-0-0 IROS (P)= 5-1-0-4 | IROS (L)= 0-0-0-0 IROS (P)= 1-2-2-5 | IROS (L)= 0-0-0-0

Matches

PV - CC

3CC - DC

4PV - DC

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Health Index (PL)

PV: 10-0CC: 10-0DC: 10-0

1. humor/ fun 208 5(I)

2. creativity 171 5(I)

3. family 170 2(R)

4. compassion 158 7(R)

5. quality of life 157 6(I)

6. integrity 147 5(I)

7. love 147 4(R)

8. continuous learning 132 4(I)

9. environmental responsibility

129 6(S)

10. making a difference 129 6(S)

Black Underline = PV & CC Orange = CC & DC P = Positive L = Potentially Limiting I = Individual O =

Organizational

Orange = PV, CC & DC Blue = PV & DC (white circle) R = Relationship S =

Societal

1. arts and culture 438 5(S)

2. buy local 351 6(S)

3. creativity 234 5(I)

4. community pride 220 3(I)

5. quality of life 215 6(I)

6. entrepreneurship/ small business

195 4(I)

7. environmental responsibility

179 6(S)

8. health/wellbeing 174 6(I)

9. diversity 164 4(R)

10. community service/ volunteering

154 6(S)

1. arts and culture 247 5(S)

2. buy local 217 6(S)

3. concern for future generations

198 7(S)

4. sustainability 197 6(S)

5. environmental responsibility

185 6(S)

6. economic development 174 1(O)

7. accountability 159 4(R)

8. collaboration 159 6(R)

9. entrepreneurship/ small business

158 4(I)

10. education 145 4(O)

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