As my research into organisational culture has progressed, I can’t help reflecting on the businesses that I’ve worked in. I don’t believe any of the leaders that I’ve worked with actually achieved a lasting cultural change. One of the reasons that I attribute to this is that none of them managed to stay in their position for more than five …
Is it really true that “Culture eats strategy for breakfast”?
My early experience with organisational culture Early in my career I worked for a few small privately owned businesses. In one the man who owned and ran the business initially presented himself as reasonable and friendly. Over time I discovered that he had a terrible temper and I (and others in the business) could never tell when it would surface. …
Cultural Change That Sticks – HBR
Often when businesses are being realigned to better serve their markets cultural change is required. This is an excellent article on making it work. Start with what’s already working! Source: Cultural Change That Sticks – HBR