Spencer Stuart: The New Culture Conversation

Managing and shaping culture can be a step-by-step process. New research from Spencer Stuart shows how culture, when aligned with strategy and leadership, drives organizational outcomes. 

Here are a few takeaways from the article:

1. Culture should be viewed as a foundational business system and managed as such. A company's culture can make or break a great strategy or the most experienced executives.
2. Managing culture requires a definition and a model. An organization should also start with a clear understanding of what culture is.
3. When setting a target culture, think about external forces for change, strategic direction, and how to motivate the current workforce.
4. Select and develop leaders who support the culture you want. 
5. Boards should understand the role organizational culture plays in business performance.

 Read the full article to understand how to work to shift culture in your organization. 

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