Culture at Sicra: How we face today’s workplace challenges

In Norwegian working life, leadership and organizational culture are constant topics of debate. Inclusion, diversity, mental health, flexibility, and equality are on the agenda in media and conferences, and many organizations feel pressured to meet these expectations. For us at Sicra, this has been a guiding principle since our founding in 2016: we believe that culture is not a supplement but the very backbone of how we work, deliver, and develop people.

Culture as a strategic driving force

At Sicra, culture is about more than nice offices and social events. It’s a concrete and practical force in everyday life:

• We foster psychological safety and an environment where people feel free to speak their minds and share ideas.

• We build culture around well-being as a barometer — we measure not only results, but also how people experience their workplace on a regular basis.

• We train leaders at all levels to ensure they are confident in their roles and actively live our culture.

Through Tipping Point Methodology (TPM), a method for communication and collaboration, we give leaders and employees tools to build psychological safety in their environments. This helps them better understand how people are doing, identify challenges early, and take action that promotes safety, cooperation, and engagement. TPM connects culture and results, helping us develop both people and the organization simultaneously.

Who we are at Sicra

We’re a group of technologists, advisors, leaders, and specialists who’ve chosen to work in a company where people are just as important as technology — and where trust and quality form the foundation. We make a living from security, and we build it from the inside out. We believe in good work, honest conversations, and shared progress. Our culture isn’t something we have — it’s something we do, every day.

Our values in practice

For us, values are not just words — they’re actions we hold ourselves accountable to:

• We’ve got each other’s backs: A supportive environment fuels creativity and allows everyone to thrive. Our strength lies in knowing we can trust one another.

• We listen first: Collaboration begins with listening. By understanding different perspectives, we open ourselves to new ideas and approaches.

• We think long-term: We’re here for the future — growing alongside our employees, customers, and the society around us. It’s not about quick wins, but lasting value.

• We’re honest because we care: We’re transparent about what we do and how we communicate, always focusing on what truly benefits our customers.

• We’re skilled people: Our strength lies in the combination of professional competence, unity, and respect for the people behind the work — creating success for both our clients and our team.

• We believe in win-win-win: Our goal is for employees, customers, and society to all benefit from our services, culture, and solutions.

These principles shape how we build teams, lead one another, and engage with our customers.

Our approach

Sicra are experts in cybersecurity, but we’re also down-to-earth and focused on making the complex understandable. We combine professional expertise with a warm, human tone so that everyone — customers, partners, and colleagues — feels seen, supported, and inspired. For us, trust, professional pride, openness, team spirit, and progress are more than nice words. They’re the principles we live by every day.

What’s happening in Norway — and how does it affect us?

Recent media and public debates show that culture and leadership matter more than ever:

• Inclusive leadership and diversity are front and center at conferences such as Nettverkskonferansen 2025: Inclusive Leadership – A Good Working Life for All. Leaders are increasingly evaluated by how they care for people, not just by the numbers they deliver. (University of Stavanger)

• Culture and equality policy are in focus both nationally and in the business sector. Creating safe and inclusive environments is now seen as part of an organization’s social responsibility. (AP News)

• Strategy alone isn’t enough: Experts highlight that many companies fail if their culture doesn’t match what’s written on paper. (metrics.no)

Challenges we must continue to face

Even though much works well, we know that culture always requires active effort:

• Scalability of culture: Every team must feel seen and included, no matter where they sit.

• Change management: Growth, new markets, technology, and global uncertainty demand that culture serves as a stabilizing force.

• Maintaining the personal touch: Human relationships must remain alive, even in larger and more structured organizations.

• Values in practice: We constantly check that our policies, incentives, and priorities truly reflect our values.

A humble acknowledgment

We’re proud of our culture. We’re growing as a company and know that creating a safe, inclusive, and robust culture requires continuous work, adjustment, and honest dialogue. We’re always learning — and we take this very seriously.

Want to know more?

We’re always open to sharing experiences and learning from others. Feel free to reach out for a conversation about how we work with culture and leadership at Sicra.