25. Cultural Fit in Teams

Situation

A new leader or team member struggles with cultural integration.

Symptoms: misunderstandings, loss of cohesion, withdrawal, decreased trust.

Challenge

Goal: align cultural expectations and foster inclusive collaboration.

Why it matters: culture fit impacts performance, retention, and team harmony.

Solution

Values profiling, cultural preferences, role expectation analysis – focus on integration over sameness.

Tool Examples

• XLNC (Style, Personality, Climate)
• Korn Ferry (KFALP, ESCI)
• Ixly (Quinn Roles, AMA)

Full analysis in the PEATS Leadership Guide

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