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— HR, personnel management and organization

Facilitation of corporate values and culture

We help leaders and people in an organization name values that match their true identity and translate them into concrete behaviors, decision-making, and daily habits. The facilitated process creates a common cultural language that can support collaboration, trust, leadership, and more understandable personnel decisions.

— Situation and context

A vibrant corporate culture is created when people understand values and know what they mean in specific situations.

Values can be an important guiding principle for an organization. However, a list of words alone is not enough. People need to know how values manifest themselves in team leadership, decision-making, collaboration, conflict resolution, and challenging personnel situations.

Facilitation creates a space to name the current culture, capture different experiences, and find a common language. What is important is the consistency between what the organization declares, what its systems support, and what people see every day in the behavior of authorities.

Pracovné spracovanie návrhov firemných hodnôt, prejavov správania a hodnotového manifestu

Organizational identity

What is characteristic of the company, what does it want to preserve and in what direction does it want to develop?

Leadership and decision-making

What behavior does management support, tolerate, and reward in practice?

Teams and collaboration

Trust, communication, conflicts and mutual responsibility

HR processes

Recruitment, onboarding, development, evaluation, compensation and departures

Rituals and habits

Repeated practices that maintain and commemorate culture

Brand and people experience

Compliance of internal reality with what the company communicates externally

— For whom and when

The service is suitable for organizations that want to use values as a practical compass

The process may involve founders, management, HR, people leaders, selected teams, or a representative group of employees. The scope will be adjusted to the size of the organization and its stage of development.

When starting or growing a company

The organization needs to consciously name what it wants to preserve even as people and teams grow.

After the change of leadership

A new direction needs a common language that respects past experience and names change.

After the teams merge

Different work cultures need space for understanding and common rules of cooperation

When values lose meaning

Values exist, but people don't know how to connect them to behavior, decisions, or HR practices

Before the cultural change

Management needs to name what needs to change so that the strategy has real organizational support.

Before employer branding

Employer branding should be based on authentic internal experience, not unsubstantiated promises

— The value of collaboration

A well-run process can create a more understandable culture without pretending to be in complete agreement.

Value is created when an organization can name common principles, explain their practical meaning, and create the conditions in which decisions can be made based on them.

01

Common language of the organization

Understandable names for the behaviors the company wants to encourage

02

More specific expectations

Values translated into examples, questions and boundaries

03

Better alignment between words and practice

More visible places where systems or authorities contradict values

04

Promoting trust and cooperation

Space to understand different experiences and create agreement

05

More understandable HR decisions

Linking values to recruitment, onboarding, development and leadership

06

A truer brand foundation

Internal culture as a basis for employer branding and reputation

— Possible professional outputs

Outputs are selected according to the stage of the organization and where the values are to come into play.

The specific set of deliverables will be agreed upon based on the goal, number of roles, and level of detail. Not every collaboration requires all of the above components.

Map of contemporary culture

Typical behaviors, strengths, tensions, informal rules, and cultural paradoxes

Set of corporate values

Clearly named values with an explanation of their meaning for a specific organization

Value Manifesto

A document linking company identity, values, expected behavior, and decision-making principles

Catalog of behavioral manifestations

Specific examples, boundaries and situations in which values can be recognized

Design of rituals and practices

Recommendations for meetings, onboarding, feedback, appraisals, and team reflections

Values Anchoring Plan

Priorities, owners, communication steps, HR connections and method of ongoing evaluation

— How the cooperation works

The process will adapt to the stage of the organization, the groups, and the level of openness of the topic.

The process may end with a proposal, continue with a pilot, or include support for the entire first cycle. Each subsequent phase will be agreed upon based on the objective, readiness, and available capacities.

1. Introductory interview within 30 minutes

We will obtain basic information for free. It does not produce any professional output.

2. Goal definition

We will clarify the reason, decisions, scope and groups involved in the process

3. Mapping culture

We capture stories, experiences, strengths, tensions and informal rules

4. Facilitated workshops

From specific situations, we lead groups to common principles and meanings

5. Synthesis and translation

We will prepare values, behaviors, decision-making questions and a draft manifesto

6. Validation and anchoring

We will verify the outputs and prepare a realistic communication and HR relationship plan.

— What exactly does the service consist of?

The service combines facilitation, cultural reflection and practical anchoring of values

The specific combination of modules is chosen according to the goal. Not every organization needs all parts to the same extent.

Tím počas otvoreného rozhovoru o každodennej skúsenosti s firemnou kultúrou

1. Preparing the assignment and context

We understand the history, strategy, and reason for opening the topic.

Contains: interviews, background, objective, scope, participants and sensitive topics.

2. Mapping contemporary culture

The process is based on real people's experiences.

Contains: stories, strengths, tensions, informal rules and cultural paradoxes.

3. Facilitation process design

We will prepare a format appropriate to the size and representation of the groups.

Contains: workshops, questions, interview rules, decision points and documentation.

4. Facilitation of workshops

We lead the discussion from specific situations to shared meanings.

Contains: moderation, group work, sorting of proposals and ongoing validation.

5. Values and manifesto

We will prepare a concise, authentic and understandable proposal.

Contains: names, definitions, explanations, manifesto and link to company identity.

6. Translation into behavior

Each value is given practical meaning.

Contains: positive expressions, boundaries, decision-making questions and examples of leader behavior.

7. Rituals and HR ties

Culture is anchored by repeated experiences and systems.

Contains: onboarding, appraisal, feedback, meetings, communication and development.

8. Validation and implementation plan

The outputs will be verified and translated into realistic steps.

Contains: comments, finalization, owners, priorities and control questions.

— What affects the price

What affects the price of this particular service?

0 €

Introductory interview

Maximum 30 minutes. It is intended to provide basic information and does not produce a professional output.

from €290

Minimum paid range

The paid block already includes the agreed professional work or output.

We will confirm the specific price only after specifying the goal, scope, outputs and implementation conditions. Work beyond the agreed framework is carried out only after prior approval.

  • size of the organization and number of units,
  • the number and composition of the groups involved,
  • the scope of mapping contemporary culture,
  • number of workshops and validation cycles,
  • multiple locations or languages,
  • reconciliation of different cultures,
  • scope of the manifesto and materials,
  • translation into leadership and HR processes,
  • communication and anchoring plan,
  • subsequent implementation support.
— Regular monthly support

Culture develops over time, so regular professional support can make sense.

One-off workshops can create a quality foundation. However, anchoring values is only reflected in decisions, habits, leadership behaviors and HR processes.

Regular consultation rhythm

Meetings at agreed intervals help keep attention on the topic without unnecessary pressure.

Decision mirror

In new situations, it is easier to distinguish what is a continuation of the chosen direction and what is a return to the old pattern.

Agreed asynchronous review

To a certain extent, a question, experience, or basis for further reflection can be captured between meetings.

Interim summary

The development of the topic, decisions, and open questions remain understandable even during a longer process.

— Growing specialist library

Professional materials for independent work with values, culture and facilitation

The Pepax library is being built gradually as a professional knowledge base. A subscription can augment independent study, but it does not replace personal coaching or individual recommendations for a specific situation.

L2 - Deep practical layer

For someone who wants to work on the topic of personal development between meetings or independently.

- in-depth texts about values, decision-making, boundaries and career transitions,
- practical methodological sheets and reflection questions,
- case scenarios and work instructions,
- materials for independent study and ongoing evaluation.

Why it may be worth it: It helps you stay in touch with the topic at your own pace and be more prepared to make further decisions.

L3 - Professional Layer

For professionals who work repeatedly with the topics of development, decision-making or coaching conversations.

- methodologies and decision-making frameworks,
- coaching objective and employment contract templates,
- checklists for interim and final evaluation,
- work issues, ethical boundaries and safe work frameworks.

Why it may be worth it: It reduces the need to build a working structure from scratch each time and promotes consistent professional practice.

Neither L2 nor L3 include individual consultations, review of a specific document, personal recommendations, workshops, coaching, mentoring, or work on a specific assignment.

— Clear boundaries

Clear boundaries help keep values true and actionable.

Boundaries help distinguish a professional educational format from the promise that one event will automatically resolve a complex organizational or personal issue.

The plan does not guarantee tenure or performance.

It can improve orientation, support and learning; leadership, role and work environment also influence the outcome.

The service does not replace mandatory professional training.

Labor law, safety and regulatory areas are ensured by the relevant owners and qualified persons.

The proposal needs the cooperation of the organization.

HR, managers, and guarantors provide context, background, and knowledge of real work.

Personnel decisions remain with the client.

Pepax will propose the path and evaluation; the employer is responsible for performance and work decisions.

— Professional background

Working with culture needs to connect human experience, leadership, processes and communication

Pepax combines facilitation and group dynamics with HR, organizational understanding, coaching and mentoring approaches, communication and process thinking. Values are not only considered as a text, but also as part of decision-making and personnel practice.

Education

Objectives, content, forms of learning, practice and reflection.

Business analysis

Roles, processes, systems, data and work situations.

HR and organization

Responsibilities, competencies, milestones and further development.

Coaching and mentoring

Questions, transfer of experience, feedback and independence.

Technologies and know-how

Materials and paths embedded in a maintainable system.

Odborné prepájanie facilitácie, HR procesov, leadershipu a organizačnej kultúry
— Related routes

Other paths depending on what education is supposed to support

Coaching and mentoring

Overview of services based on individual or corporate development through relationships.

Corporate mentoring

Experienced leadership and active transfer of know-how to the company.

Strategic consulting

A partner for top management decision-making when expert input is also needed.

Consultation

An initial interview will help verify whether coaching, mentoring, or another form of collaboration is appropriate for your situation.

Price list

Explanation of pricing tiers for one-time services, monthly support, and library access.

Company expertise

The way Pepax connects human understanding, structure, communication and practical decision-making.

— Frequently asked questions

What is good to know before designing a program

It is a guided process in which an organization names its identity, current culture, and the values it consciously wants to promote. The output can be a manifesto, behaviors, decision questions, rituals, and an anchoring plan.

Not always. Adequate representation of groups is important. Depending on the size of the organization, a combination of leadership, representative groups, interviews, workshops or broader validation can be used.

The duration depends on the size of the organization, the number of groups, the scope of mapping, workshops and outputs. A smaller process has several blocks, a larger facilitation takes place in several stages.

If it is part of the agreement, yes. However, the manifesto is not created as a universal text. It is based on real stories, discussions, and decision-making situations of the organization.

It can name reality, create a common language, and prepare an agreement. The change itself depends on management decisions, authority behavior, HR systems, and long-term consistency.

The initial interview lasts no more than 30 minutes and serves only to gain a basic understanding of the situation. It does not create a value proposition or professional output. The paid service includes preparation, facilitation, synthesis, and agreed materials.

The smallest professional block that already produces an agreed work or output. A broader program will be priced according to its scope.

Monthly support helps to use and improve the program. L2/L3 provide materials for independent work, not individual implementation.

Let's start with what should be true in an organization even when decision-making is difficult.

The initial interview lasts no more than 30 minutes, is free of charge and serves to obtain basic information. It does not produce a professional output. After the interview, a proposal for an appropriate scope, procedure and outputs can be prepared.