Far more than just office perks or stated company values, culture manifests in daily interactions, leadership styles, communication patterns, decision-making processes, and how organizations handle both success and failure.
The impact of workplace culture on organizational success cannot be overstated. Nurturing and people-focused cultures typically lead to higher employee engagement, reduced turnover, increased innovation, and better business outcomes. They create environments where employees feel psychologically safe to share ideas, take calculated risks, and raise concerns without fear of retribution. Conversely, toxic cultures characterized by poor communication, lack of trust, or misaligned incentives can undermine even the most well-planned business strategies, leading to decreased productivity, increased turnover, and damage to the organization's reputation.
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If you'd like to contribute new units to the library, go to your dashboard under the "contribute to the library" tab. Complete the form for your unit, which could be an article, video, interview, prompt set, template or exercise. Choose up to two topics for each unit. Your contributions will show here under "my library units".
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Organizations with a culture of learning are stronger and more successful. If you'd like to see your organization contributing units to the library, start by contributing yourself. Write articles and record videos on topics that interest you. If you have templates and exercises that have been useful to you in the past, share those, too. Your organization will follow your lead.
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ARTICLE: The Five Deteminants of Company Culture
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Twennie Founders
Adapting to a new workplace means more than learning tasks—it requires navigating culture. Five dimensions matter most: relationships, communication, decision-making, and perspectives on individual versus group contributions. Companies differ in how much in-person time is valued, whether communication is formal or spontaneous, and how hierarchical rules shape access to senior leaders. This article gives you a quick look at aspects of culture you must understand when first joining a new team.
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VIDEO: Leading Groups on Twennie; Choosing the Right Learning Units
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Twennie Founders
Twennie offers a full learning library that includes articles, videos, interviews, prompt sets, exercises, and templates — all are designed to create real change, in as little as 20 minutes at a time. But no team needs every unit. And no team should be expected to use everything on Twennie. The key is choosing well, based on your team’s capacity, momentum, and appetite for growth. Watch this video for tips on how to choose units strategically and make advantageous use of the adaptability built into every unit.
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VIDEO: The Power of Play in the Workplace - Introduction
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Twennie Founders
Studies and interviews confirm that play is not just for children—it is vital for adults too. Michele Rochon-Wood’s own interviews with professionals revealed a common progression of play: stress relief, restoration, creativity, engagement, and renewed confidence. Play preferences develop in childhood and shape career choices, preparing us for adult challenges. This video introduces Twennie’s strategies for weaving play into the workplace, where it can create healthier, more productive, and more creative teams.
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VIDEO: What is Workplace Culture and Why Does it Matter?
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Twennie Founders
Workplace culture isn’t defined by productivity metrics or stated values—it’s defined by what happens after something goes wrong, goes right, or challenges the status quo. How leaders respond to missed deadlines, mistakes, success, dissent, or creative risk teaches employees what’s safe and what isn’t. Those moments shape long-term engagement, trust, and loyalty far more than policies or slogans ever will. This video explores how culture is learned through experience—and how leaders can begin shaping it deliberately instead of accidentally.
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VIDEO: Why Culture Isn't Just Free Snacks - Designing a More Human Workplace
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September 24, 2025
Culture can’t be reduced to free snacks or ping-pong tables. In this video, we explore what truly builds a strong workplace culture: connection, purpose, inclusion, and meaningful recognition. You’ll see why surface perks may get attention but don’t drive engagement or retention. Instead, employees stay where they feel human needs are met—where their work matters, relationships are strong, and leaders care. This video offers a practical, people-first lens on culture-building, helping you rethink what makes workplaces truly attractive and sustainable for the long term.
EXERCISE: Workplace Culture Bingo; A Game of Paying Attention To and Identifying Culture's Many Parts
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May 1, 2026
Culture isn’t what leaders say in town halls — it’s what happens in meetings, under pressure, and when no one is watching. Workplace Culture Bingo turns observation into a practical skill by helping you notice the small, repeatable behaviors that shape how work actually gets done. Through guided prompts, you’ll identify patterns related to trust, accountability, communication, and psychological safety. The goal isn’t judgment or humor for its own sake — it’s awareness. Because once you can see culture clearly, you can start influencing it intentionally.
