Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Culture, transformation & change · Core

Norm

Also called: social norm

ELI5

An informal expectation about acceptable behaviour.

Used in conversation

“The team needs one controlled copy of norm, with an owner and date.”

Pitch context

You will see “Norm” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches culture, transformation & change.

Why it matters: In culture, transformation & change, the definition can change who is affected, accountable, protected or entitled to act.

Caution

Employment law and workplace practice vary by jurisdiction and agreement.

Sources & evidence · 2

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.