Group Members S. Lyon V. Garcia L. Mitra-Gast

What is Organizational Culture Unique to that company; built and changed over time Beliefs, assumptions, values, understandings, & actions are important components. Recognized by actions & artifacts Can be cultural differences with subgroups of the Organization. Behaviors & actions are easier to change than beliefs & values. Change in one cultural element will affect other elements. How is Culture Formed and Changed Organizational culture is SOCIALLY constructed. It is created and changed through conversations. Opportunity: change the conversation, change the culture for the better. Concerns: Without conversation change, the culture will not change, and conversations not for change will make progress harder to achieve. Improving Culture Managers and Leaders have a significant effect on culture. Management development should help build the skills needed to create & align conversations that support organizational goals. Training programs should define, clarify, and reinforce conversations that build desired culture. Development professionals can help build these conditions by offering valued learning opportunities in a variety of ways.

Optimism Reflection Dynamic Models Involve Everyone Leaders must be equipped with knowledge of models, to react to the changes suitably. Types of change: transactional, transitional, or transformational. Change leader’s must assess the value, costs, benefits, and risks of the change. Value of Change Design and Planning Positive Change Requires Selecting the best Model

Edgar Schein & Chris Argyris

How do you implement change within an organizational culture?

Real Life… Sarah and Valerie’s story Lorri’s story

CHANGE MAP Change Plan Technical Systemic Human Drivers Vision Stakeholders Analysis Current Situation Energy Field + - Reflective Implementation

CONCLUSION Improving Culture Positive Change Requires

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