In order for a business conduct and compliance programme to be successful, it must be firmly rooted and supported by company values that are reflected in a strong corporate culture. But even in the best companies, subcultures and employee perceptions can at times be obstacles to the efforts. A culture assessment identifies elements of an organisation’s culture that support good business conduct—and others that do not. It provides recommendations on how to further develop the former and mitigate the latter. It is often an eye opener for leadership and a major catalyst for improving management engagement and support.