Denison Model Workshop
A practical tool for culture clarity and sustained improvement
About the Denison Model
The Denison Model, previously known as the Denison Organizational Culture Survey (DOCS), is a research-backed diagnostic tool that provides a clear picture of your current culture, highlighting strengths, gaps, and patterns that may be impacting overall performance, engagement, and retention.
We can help you administer the model and facilitate the conversations that will help you turn insights into action.
What The Dension Model Measures
Adaptability
Pattern, Trends, & Market
Are we listening to the marketplace?
Mission
Direction, Purpose, & Blueprint
Do we know where we are going?
Involvement
Commitment, ownership, and responsibility
Are our people aligned and engaged?
Consistency
Systems, Structures, & Processes
Does our system create leverage?
What You'll Walk Away With
Culture is often talked about but rarely measured in a way that leads to real, sustainable improvement. Denison helps leaders move beyond assumptions and understand the lived experience of teams across their organization.
| A clear understanding of cultural strengths and challenges | A shared language to talk about culture | Action steps grounded in real data |
| Stronger engagement and retention over time | Improved operational health and performance | Long-term culture improvement—not quick fixes |
A Thoughtful, Supported Process
The Denison Model is more than sending a survey link. We support the full process, so results are meaningful and participation is strong. Typical steps include:
1. Preparation
We work with your leadership team to segment groups, determine written questions, and build a communication plan to support participation.
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2. Survey Administration & Reporting
We administer the 48-item survey and provide reporting that helps you understand the results and share them with teams.
*Optional: A Leadership 360 Development Survey can also be included to assess leadership’s role in relationship to culture
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3. Action Planning & Implementation Support
We help you develop an action plan and implementation strategies for sustainable improvement.
When is Denison a Good Fit?
The Denison Model is especially helpful when an organization is:
- Experiencing engagement or retention challenges
- Growing quickly or navigating change
- Working to improve culture and/or communication
- Seeking an objective view of what’s working and what’s not