People Strategy Playbook
Timely insights and actionable people strategies for growth equity firms and the leaders of their portfolio companies.
The Dark Side of the “Family” Culture
I have worked with many companies who have described their culture first and foremost as “a family.” What they generally mean is that they greatly value the relationships that they have with their colleagues at work. Though there is nothing wrong with building strong relationships with your colleagues, I have found over the years that the “family” culture has a dark side – a lack of accountability.