culturebydesign:leadingculture

2010 Dates

Toronto, Canada: June 16-17; Oct. 6-7

Brussels, Belgium: August 23-24; Nov. 22 – 23

Why Should Leaders Pay Attention To Culture?

Culture is often discounted as a soft and fuzzy HR concept that is tangentially linked to the performance of the organization. In reality, this is far from the truth. There are countless examples of behaviors and practices (observable manifestations of culture) that have a direct effect on top and bottom-line performance. For example, cost of culture, for example the amount of time, effort and frustration spent trying to acquire information in an organization that believes openness and transparency is a risk or the cost of blame fixing and finger pointing, rather than learning. Culture can support or cripple strategy implementation and goal achievement. Capitalizing on culture and shaping it for future success usually means the difference between adequate and great leadership.

When behaviors and practices are deeply embedded in the organization's way of working, for good reasons based on past success, they build unique organizational capabilities. Ford and Toyota for example have both built significant process diligence into their organizational DNA. Research also shows that strong cultures can limit responsiveness, ability to manage complexity and impact rate of organizational learning. A strong culture is thus a double-edged sword, providing both unique capabilities and creating risks, as Toyota has recently experienced. Good leaders understand the cultures and sub-cultures of their organizations and shape culture to fit strategy proactively over time. This program will provide key insights for leaders who want to create vibrant places to work that deliver results.
 

Who Should Attend

The Leading Culture course is designed for leaders who want to learn how to shape the culture of their organization to support their goals and execution of their strategy.

·         Experienced managers/senior leaders

·         Change managers

·         Project managers

·         HR professionals

Course Objectives

The focus of the workshop is on strategies and techniques that leaders can use to achieve sustainable culture change. It is an intensive, hands-on learning experience that provides practical approaches and tools, supported by theory and ongoing, leading-edge research. A rapid paced simulation will allow participants to learn through doing. Using the results of a Culture Health Check (mini-survey) and Leading Culture 360 Feedback Survey, leaders develop a culture change strategy for their team, department or organization. 

In the Leading Culture course you will:

·         Develop a deeper understanding of organizational culture and the ways that your personal beliefs affect your approach and perspective

·         Explore the concept and practice of culture-strategy alignment

·         Learn how to use the amplifying effect of leader behaviors to change culture

·         Apply systems dynamics to identify a network of related practices and behaviors that can be used to achieve culture change

·         Define the 'field of play' for culture change

·         Develop a culture change strategy for your team, department or organization

Fees

The fee for the two-day Culture By Design: Leading Culture course is $1495 (€1495 in Europe). This includes the Culture Health Check (value $500/€500) and Leading Culture Survey (value $250/€250) in addition to a Participant Manual and Culture Pattern Cards.

Registration

Find out more. Give us a call:

North America: 905-887-8781, 1-800-550-8781

Europe: +32 10 88 18 02

U.K. +44 (0) 1438 71 44 02