At a summary level, the types of behaviour patterns which underpin a groups culture (organization, city, country) are the comprised of the  following:

• reactive
• planned
• strategic
• innovative

The predominant style of behaviour is influenced by the leadership, whether Corporate or Political.  Multiple styles of behaviour can be in play at any given time but normally there is a default style.

What, not How

These behaviours define how the group accomplishes what they are working on.  Whether the work or activities being performed by the group are operational, support, project or consulting , the behaviour style wil  impact the outcomes.

Culture are a combination of both what is done as well as how it is done.

What works best

Projects can be worked in a reactive way, and often are.  Experience and best practice have shown a greater degree of planning tends to lead to better project results; however, this is not an absolute.

Conversley reactive behaviours are sometimes very effective in support cases where a quick response is frequently needed.  A fire is underway and needs to be extinguished, damm the torpedoes.

In general a single approach to how to get results can constrain a groups ability to perform at a high level.  Typically though an organizations culture leans toward a particular style (e.g., reactive, planned, strategic).

Open Culture

The more effective leaders recognize this and work to create an environment where all approaches are balanced, conciously.  That is before reacting, strategizing, planning or innovating there is a pause and a consideration of the best approaches or combinations thereof.