Note: This is the seventh and final article in a series about dairy culture. Since 2015, we have offered the Organizational Culture Inventory (OCI) test to document cultures on dairies.

Note: This is the sixth article for Progressive Dairyman about dairy culture. Since we first offered organizational culture inventory (OCI) assessments to dairy producers and their teams, data has been collected from 37 U.S. dairies including more than 600 participants.

Note: This is the final article in a five-part series for Progressive Dairyman about dairy culture.  Nothing sends a chill through a dairy producer’s heart like a barn fire.

Role clarity seems fairly self-explanatory, yet is often an issue on-farm. It is imperative dairies get a handle on this concept. Employees need increased role clarity if the operation is to achieve greater success.

Note: This is the fourth article in a five-part series for Progressive Dairyman about dairy culture. Conducting a meaningful culture assessment takes time, focus and a sincere commitment to learn and grow – by dairy producers and dairy employees.

Note: This is the third article in a five-part series for Progressive Dairyman about dairy culture. Enhancing your operation’s “constructive” culture is the most sought-after transition on dairy farms – and most organizations.

Note: This is the second article in a series about dairy culture.  All dairies have unique characteristics that support or detract from the operation’s productivity, efficiency and effectiveness. The key is to understand and then guide your dairy’s culture so the work gets done while personal team member growth is fostered and encouraged.

Note: This is the first in a five-part series that explores the role of culture in dairy farm success and productivity. People live and work in cultures. In fact, you have spent your whole life in various cultures, whether you realize it or not.