Architecting Culture

This two-day program is designed to help senior managers institute positive changes in organizational culture.  Recognizing the crucial role the overall environment plays in fostering success, this course enables participants to assess their organization's current culture, envision a better culture and develop action plans to achieve the desired environment. 

This course, an invaluable resource for senior leaders and coaches, explores models of organizational culture and strategies for cultural change.  Participants will learn to implement an effective change management plan for their organization, using the best leadership strategies for change.  

Course Objectives:

  1. The meaning of organizational culture and how to assess it.
  2. How the processes of decision making, communication, pride in work, and collaboration can create and sustain an environment for continuous improvement.
  3. How and why organizations change, and what can be expected during an organizational transformation.
  4. How to help individuals deal with change.
  5. The leadership required in a transforming organization.
  6. An initial assessment of their organization's present environmental state.
  7. A vision of the future environmental state.
  8. Elements of a transition plan.

Customer Comments:

"Not only did it present new information but it also provided inspiration."

"I always take things from these meetings which are applicable to my 'real' job.  Thanks for top quality sessions."

"The course content was an extensive compilation of current theory and application of strategies to create the environment conducive to continuous improvement .  Great food for thought to challenge our organization's commitment to change."

"Thought provoking, provocative, material presented in an entertaining fashion."

"A must for all senior management staff."

"A great course to move from the "head" to the "heart" in the transformation process."

"I enjoyed this course very much- meeting with other managers and networking was especially beneficial... Good instructor."