THE CCC culture baromter

Measuring what leaders feel

Most Boards and CEOs can sense when something isn’t quite right. 

Performance feels heavier than it should. 
Decisions slow. 
Tension creeps in. 
Or the culture just feels different. 

The CCC Culture Barometer measures what leaders are already feeling and turns that instinct into clarity. 

It gives leaders a shared, evidence-informed view of where culture is helping, where it’s quietly hurting, and where attention is needed. 

what the culture barometer is

A leadership and governance diagnostic

The CCC Culture Barometer is a proprietary CCC diagnostic designed for Boards, CEOs and senior leaders. 

It measures where an organisation sits on the spectrum from Eroding → Enabling across the elements that shape culture every day: 

  • Leadership 
  • Systems 
  • Behaviours 
  • Habits 
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It captures what leaders and key stakeholders are actually experiencing and translates it into a clear, structured picture that supports better conversations and better decisions. 

This is not a generic engagement survey. 
It is a leadership and governance diagnostic. 

Why a Barometer, Not a Survey

Surveys tell you what people say. 
Barometers help you understand what’s really happening. 

The Culture Barometer is designed to: 

Surface patterns, not noise 

Highlight culture and people risk early 

Create shared understanding at executive and Board level 

Move conversations from opinion to insight  

It gives leaders confidence in what they’re seeing, feeling and acting on. 

What it reveals

The Culture Barometer helps organisations see clearly: 

  • •  where leadership alignment is strong or breaking down 
  • •  how systems are supporting or undermining intent 
  • •  which behaviours are being reinforced or quietly tolerated 
  • •  where habits and rhythms are eroding momentum 
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Just as importantly, it shows where culture is already working well and can be strengthened. 

This creates a balanced, grounded conversation about culture — not a reactive one. 

 

How it's Used

The Culture Barometer is most often used: 

  • •  as the starting point for culture realignment 
  • •  to support Board and executive alignment 
  • •  during periods of growth, change or reset 
  • •  when complaints, friction or people risk are increasing 
  • •  when leaders need a shared view of reality 

The Barometer is always facilitated and interpreted by CCC
We don’t hand over data and walk away. 

Insight is translated into clear priorities and practical next steps that leaders can act on. 

Where it fits in:

The Culture Barometer underpins much of CCC’s work. 

It informs: 

  • •  culture realignment and transformation 
  • •  leadership programs and executive coaching 
  • •  governance and culture oversight conversations 
  • •  alignment and engagement work 

It ensures culture work is grounded, focused and relevant – not abstract, reactive or disconnected. 

The Impact

When leaders use the Culture Barometer well: 

  • •  conversations become more honest and constructive 
  • •  risk is surfaced earlier 
  • •  priorities sharpen 
  • •  decisions become clearer 
  • •  momentum builds faster 
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Culture stops being abstract – it becomes something leaders can see, discuss and act on. 

Is this the right starting point?

The Culture Barometer is a strong fit if: 

  • •  culture feels harder than it should 
  • •  leadership alignment is uncertain 
  • •  Boards are asking tougher questions 
  • •  executive instinct needs evidence and structure 
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It’s probably not the right fit if: 

  • •  you’re looking for a quick tick the box 
  • •  insight isn’t expected to lead to action 
  • •  leadership involvement is minimal 

Next Step

Ready to measure what leaders feel?

If you’re sensing something in the culture and want a clearer view of what’s really going on, a conversation is usually the best place to start.