A Tool for Culture Change
The Zoo helps groups collaboratively address culture, mindsets and attitudes. Stickers of animal caricatures placed on a wall allow discussion of behaviors in a way that contains the stress of confronting emotional issues.
What the Zoo Does
- Makes attitudes visible and allows low risk discussion of sensitive issues
- Builds emotional as well as logical understanding of roles within a community, boosting overal energy and efficiency
- Establishes group identity
- Provides a means of reshaping aspects of organization culture
When to Use The Zoo
- Starting a new team or improving teamwork – – To set role and behavior expectations
- Resolving problems – Overcome negative attitudes between groups
- Promoting a change of culture – Frank discussion leads to openness to change
- Find a culture change example at this link and in the Ebook, “Simplify”
- Individual – To help consider and understand your own environment and expectations
- Counselor – To promote discussion and understanding of different perspectives
See a short video of building a Zoo Map
Example of a Zoo Metaphor Map
