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Cost of Limiting Values Calculation Materials
These materials were designed by Phil Clothier to complete a Cost of Limiting Values (Cost of Fear) survey.
Cost Analysis Survey
The Cost Analysis survey is designed to get a feeling for the size of financial loss that the potentially limiting values are placing on an organization. This is particularly effective when members of a group do not think that the PLV’s have any significant meaning. Doing...
IVA and CVA analysis guidance notes
These sheets povide guidance notes to help people analyse the results of an IVA or CVA
Important note: CTT assessment should not be handed over to clients for self analysis without some level of support from a CTT trained consultant.
Objectives
· To see what the profile tells you about these people and their organisation in each of the perspectives (personal values, current culture, and desired...
Mergers & Acquisitions
Marketing materials related to using CTT with Mergers & Acquisitions.
More than 60% of mergers and acquisitions fail because insufficient attention was paid prior to the merger of developing a plan to accommodate the integration of the different cultures. Leaders are typically unaware of the behavioral dynamics that are driving the different cultures and the aspirations of the employees relative...
Community Assessment from Macedonia
An actual community assessment run in conjunction with USAID for the Skopje region of Macedonia.
CURRENT STRENGTHS OF Skopje Statistical Region
The Personal Values of the people in the Skopje Statistical Region show that they demonstrate:
Openness and support in their relationships
Being dependable and having a strong drive to realise their goals
Envisioning different approaches to living and being
Taking...
Small Group Assessment (SGA) Example
This product is for groups of 15 or fewer people and is available to those consultants who have successfully completed the Part 2 training course.
Personal & Current Culture Alignment –
Values Matches:
3 or more. People are able to bring themselves to work.
1-2. People are somewhat able to bring themselves to work.
0. People are not able to bring themselves to work. Look to blue values in Desired...
Top 20 Values Example
This is an example of the Top 20 Values report that can be ordered in connection with a CVA.
Personal Values
Votes
Value Name
87
teamwork
85
honesty
85
passion
84
creativity
81
humor/fun
66
ambition
63
high standards
55
accountability
53
enthusiasm
52
loyalty
50
efficiency
50
positive attitude
46
challenge
43
family
40
collaboration
40
continuous learning
40
integrity
39
commitment
38
respect
Top...
Values Assessment Example Screen Shots
These files contain screen shots of the CVA, IVA and LVA. They show the layout of the screens and the standard questions that are used in the assessment.
Items that can be customised
1) Values list
2) Questions
3) Demographics
4) Assessment Title
5) Assessment Introduction Text
For additional fee, these items can be customised too
6) Logo
7) Screen colours
Additional questions can be placed on...
CVA- standard template in various languages
Here are the standard values templates for the major languages we do assessments for. If the language you are looking for is not here please contact us.
See the customization sheet on the first tab for guidance.
CVA Standard Template Chinese-Simple – June 2008.xls
CVA Standard Template Czech – Aug 2010.xls
CVA Standard Template Danish – June 2008.xls
CVA Standard Template Dutch...
LVA- Standard templates in various languages
Here are the standard values templates for the major languages we do assessments for. If the language you are looking for is not here please contact us.
See the customization sheet on the first tab for guidance.
Customising a values template is more of an art than a science, although science does come into it. The starting point for customisation is a balanced standard template .
The purpose of...
Developing country discount
This table shows an alphabetical list of countries and indicates whether or not the developing country discount will apply
Countries with less than $US12,000 World Bank Purchasing Power Parity will qualify for the discount.
Ranking
Country
PPP (Purchasing power parity (international dollars))
Afghanistan
..
127
Albania
$5,840
112
Algeria
$6,900
American Samoa
..
Andorra
..
166
Angola
$2,360
Key:
72
Antigua...
CTT Price List 2009
For full details on the Developing Country Discount, check in the Price List category of MyCTT.
All prices are in US$
Timescales indicated are typical for each type of assessment. However, please agree dates with your Assessment Consultant before making arrangements with your client.
A 15% discount is available for CVAs, IVAs, and LVAs, in specific developing countries. Discounts not available for...
Assessment Project Form – Required for each new assessment
Please complete this form to start the CTT Assessment Process. Full instructions are available on Pages 1 and 2.
Assessment Project Form- Sept 2008.doc
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Insight Control Panel – Tutorial Video
Tutorial Video for Insight Survey Control Panel
6 mins and 35 seconds
4.6mb
Login instructions for your control panel
http://admin.valuescentre.com/
Username: xxxxx
Password: xxxxx
insight control panel v2.wmv
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Assessment Process
These documents outline the steps of the Assessment Process. Please refer to the Assessment Project Form when you are ready to request set-up of a new survey.
1) Download Assessment Project Form from My CTT and email
completed form, customised template and demographics to
ctt@valuescentre.com to initiate a new assessment.
2) When customising a values template it important to consider the
following...
Domain/Survey Customisation Form
Complete this form to create a customised CTT domain for a specific client or survey. Refer to the current Price List for customisation fee.
Survey Customisaton Form Mch 2010
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Sample Survey Invitations – LVA & CVA
Sample survey invitations for the LVA & CVA.
The following is a letter or contents of an email for the leader to send out to his or her assessors to invite them to do the survey.
Leaders may invite up to a maximum of 30 assessors to achieve the recommended response rate of 15. We prefer to see more than 10 but less than 25, as this range provides the best results.
(Name of Client – either individual...
Cost of Limiting Values setup bvc
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Step 2a
Step 2b
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Potentially Limitng Values – Survey Data form
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PLV...
Potentially Limiting Values Surveys Working with PLVs
Cost Analysis Survey
The Cost Analysis survey is designed to get a feeling for the size of financial loss that the potentially limiting values are placing on an organization. This is particularly effective when members of a group do not think that the PLV’s have any significant meaning. Doing a bottom line analysis often gets their attention.
This research into the cost of PLV’s was initiated from...
Presenting CTT Results
Building a Values-Driven Organisation:
A Whole-System Approach to Cultural Transformation
Core Issues for Business
The New Operating Reality
Resilience
Impact of strong adaptive culture
Impact of strong adaptive culture
Research on resilient companies
Financial returns from resilient companies
Balanced Scorecard – Resilient Companies
The Iceberg Balance Sheet
ANZ Bank Australia: Share...
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Cultural Values Assessment Analysing Results
Objectives
To see what the profile tells you about these people and their organisation in each of the perspectives (personal values, current culture, and desired culture).
To see if there is alignment between any, some, or all three profiles. And if not, why not?
DOT PLOT
Look at each profile and see what the distribution of dots tells you – predominance at any one level? Blanks...
Individual Values Assessment Analysing Results
Objectives
To see what the profile tells you about this person and the organisation in each of the three perspectives (personal values, current culture, and desired culture).
To see if there is alignment between any, some, or all three profiles. And if not, why not?
Look at each profile and see what the distribution of dots tells you – predominance at any one level? ...
Espoused Values Analysis Example
Espoused Values Analysis
This analysis shows the degree to which the espoused values are lived in the Current Culture and supported in the Desired Culture.
It also highlights espoused values which are of personal importance to this group.
* Percent is of the total number of participants. The Differences in red are negative.
ESPOUSED VALUE
CC VOTES
Percent*
DC VOTES
Percent*
Difference*
Appears...
Cultural Data Report Example
ABC Services
Summary
Values Plot
Values Distribution
Positive Values Distribution
Cultural Entropy
Business Needs
Entropy Table
Values Jumps Table
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University Industry Examples
University Examples
Example 1 – Less than 20% entropy
Values Plot
Values Distribution
Positive Values Distribution
Cultural Entropy
Business Needs
Example 2 – Greater than 20% entropy
Values Plot
Values Distribution
Positive Values Distribution
Cultural Entropy
Business Needs
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CTT Airline Examples
Airline: Department (Admin Finance)
Cultural Data Report
Summary
Values Plot
Values Distribution
Positive Values Distribution
Cultural Entropy
Business Needs
Entropy Table
Airline: Department (Cabin Crew)
Cultural Data Report
Summary
Values Plot
Values Distribution
Positive Values Distribution
Cultural Entropy
Business Needs
Entropy Table
Airline: Department (Flight Ops)
Cultural Data...
Tags: Airline Examples, CTT Airline
Leadership Values Assessment Bill Smith
Strengths
The following, in no special order, represents concurrence on what your assessors wrote as your strong points:
Creativity
Broad knowledge base
Experience
Ability to deliver on objectives
Open and honest approach
Analytical ability
Driven
Relationship building
Alignment of Values
Your values are distributed across four of the seven levels of consciousness with predominance at level 5 –...
Making the most of your Merger
Why Mergers Fail To Live Up To Expectations
Research suggests that between 60-80% of mergers fail to live up to initial expectations. There are several key reasons for this and one of the biggest reasons is the failure of the leadership of the new company to integrate the two distinct cultures to create one organisation. So what is a culture? Simply, it is the expression of the beliefs, values,...
Tags: Merger
Cultural Comparison Report
Benefits of Merger Culture Analysis
More than 60% of mergers and acquisitions fail because insufficient attention was paid prior to the merger of developing a plan to accommodate the integration of the different cultures. Leaders are typically unaware of the behavioral dynamics that are driving the different cultures and the aspirations of the employees relative to the development of the company. Understanding the nature of the merging...
Cultural Values Assessment Skopje Statistical Region
Overview
CURRENT STRENGTHS OF Skopje Statistical Region
The Personal Values of the people in the Skopje Statistical Region show that they demonstrate:
Openness and support in their relationships
Being dependable and having a strong drive to realise their goals
Envisioning different approaches to living and being
Taking care of themselves and others in their lives
Their top value is “family”....
Tags: Cultural Values, Values Assessment
Culture Values Assessment Example Group: Gender (Female)
Section 1: Personal Values
What is important to the women of Example Group?
From an analysis of the top Personal Values chosen by the people in your organisation, we can learn what unites these people, what they share and what they collectively draw from when making decisions in their lives.
Key themes
· Passion and ‘can do’
· High standards
· Open dialogue
· Creating positive change...
Tags: Culture Values, Values Assessment
Culture Values Assessment Example Group: Gender (Male)
Section 1: Personal Values
What is important to the men of Example Group?
From an analysis of the top Personal Values chosen by the people in your organisation, we can learn what unites these people, what they share and what they collectively draw from when making decisions in their lives.
Key themes
Taking responsibility and delivering results
Creating positive change
High standards
The Seven...
Tags: Culture Values, Values Assessment
Culture Values Assessment Example Group
Executive Summary
CURRENT STRENGTHS OF Example Group:
The Personal Values of the people working for your organisation show that they demonstrate:
Passion and dedication
High standards
Desire to create positive change
Their top value is commitment.
Their strong focus at Level 5 – Internal Cohesion illustrates their ability to bring purpose and skills to create connection with others.
The Current...
Tags: Culture Values, Values Assessment
Top 20 Values List
When multiple values have the same number of votes, this may result in more or less than 20 values being shown in the tables.
Personal Values
Votes
Value Name
87
teamwork
85
honesty
85
passion
84
creativity
81
humor/fun
66
ambition
63
high standards
55
accountability
53
enthusiasm
52
loyalty
50
efficiency
50
positive attitude
46
challenge
43
family
40
collaboration
40
continuous...
Tags: Values List
National Values Assessment Screen Shots
Screen 1- Instructions
Screen 2- Demographics Questions
Screen 3- Personal Values Selection
Screen 4- NATIONAL Current Culture Values Selection
Screen 5- Desired NATIONAL Culture Values Selection
Screen 6- CURRENT ORGANISATIONAL Culture Values Selection
Screen 7- DESIRED ORGANISATIONAL Culture Values Selection
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Individual Values Assessment Screen Shots
Screen 1- Instructions
Screen 2- Name Field
Screen 3- Personal Values
Screen 4- Current Culture Values
Screen 5- Desired Culture Values
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Leadership Values Assessment French Screen Shots
Screen 1- Instructions
Screen 2- Authentication/Name
Screen 3- (ASSESSEE) Leadership Values
Screen 4- (ASSESSEE) Strengths, Development Areas, Actions
Screen 3- (ASSESSOR) Leadership Values
Screen 4 – (ASSESSOR) Strengths, Development Areas, Feedback
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Leadership Values Assessment Screen Shots
Screen 1- Instructions
Screen 2- Authentication/Name
Screen 3- (ASSESSEE) Leadership Values
Screen 4- (ASSESSEE) Strengths, Development Areas, Actions
Screen 3- (ASSESSOR) Leadership Values
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Cultural Values Assessment Screen Shots
Screen 1- Instructions
Screen 2- Demographics Questions
Screen 3- Personal Values Selection
Screen 4- Current Culture Values Selection
Screen 5- Desired Culture Values Selection
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How to complete the assessment project form
How to complete this form – video presentation. copy and paste this link to your browser:
https://www.valuescentre.com/home.nsf/projectform?OpenPage
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Assessment Sample Size Calculator
Calculator
Calculator 1. (prefered) Raosoft Sample Size Calculator – http://www.raosoft.com/samplesize.html
Calculator 2. sample size calculator: http://www.surveysystem.com/sscalc.htm
Article to describe confidence levels in intervals
http://www.ellisonresearch.com/Articles/Article20.htm
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Values Assessment Process
1. Download Assessment Project Form from My CTT and email
completed form, customised template and demographics to
ctt@valuescentre.com to initiate a new assessment.
2. When customising a values template it important to consider the
following aspects:
a. All key values are included, particularly appropriate
potentially limiting values
b. Language is correct, e.g. “customer satisfaction” versus
“client...
CTT Values Assessment Survey
Custom Front Page Form
Please email this form 1 week prior to your assessment survey start date to ctt@valuescentre.com
Please select your colours from this, or any Internet approved, hexadecimal colour chart. (PLEASE NOTE: Colours shown may not be accurate due to differences in computer monitors and printer settings.)
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Introducing the Assessment
NOTE: Starting a survey on Friday works better than starting on a Monday in getting more responses.
Here is a sample letter/email to send to prospective participants. This is most effective if it comes from the CEO or a senior executive:
Dear _____________
Welcome to the XXXX Corporate Culture Assessment! We need your help for XXX to become the kind of company each of us would like it to be –...
Letter to Introduce an LVA
LEADERSHIP VALUES ASSESSMENT
I am inviting you please to complete a Leadership Values Assessment for me. This is a web-based survey, which will give me an opportunity to see what my operating values and behaviors are to the “outside” world; my strengths, my areas of improvement; and general feedback.
What you write in specifically is confidential and will not be shown to me unless you give...
