Recent Publications
1. My Career As A Culture Sleuth -
Lessons You Can Apply In Your Own Life
by Terri Kruzan
Published by Culture Consulting, Inc 2010
...short e-Book compilation of compelling blog posts crafted together to tell a story to help readers begin to take charge of culture as 21st century leaders.
Culture Matters. What I learned in my 20 years of helping organizations change is that culture matters. If you expect to be a 21st century leader, then taking charge of culture is your job – within organizations and working across national boundaries. It will be your personal source of competitive advantage.
Culture is Bigger than an Individual. Many leaders – most of whom
inherited their organizational cultures – do not understand its magnitude, what
needs to be done to shape it and how to model new behaviors. The 21st century leader is quicker to understand the need to include culture as a leadership focus. Cultural barriers can hinder your ability to change behaviors needed to achieve goals – and move forward. Understanding the role of culture is critical for everyone who want to spur progress.
2. How Do I...
Address Workplace Culture Barriers to Change
by Terri Kruzan
Published in Linkage Leader, November 2008
...practical step-by-step article on how to conduct a mini-diagnosis of your own workplace culture
You have just been given the responsibility to lead a new initiative, and for example sake, let’s say - it is a revised Performance Management System. You are excited as you have the training in this area and due to some recent experiences within the company; you know that it is needed. Though, deep in your heart, you have some concerns about how well employees will accept and utilize the System. At this point, you may not identify these concerns as workplace culture barriers, but you know you need to be prepared to help managers accept change in how they normally work.
So before diving into doing the content and logistics of the initiative, develop a strategy in how to integrate workplace culture knowledge into your implementation plan. Here are three basic steps to follow to help you in this task.
Step 1: Take a step back and understand the big picture
Step 2: Gather data to identify supports and barriers of current culture
Step 3: Work with leaders to help them mindfully manage workplace culture
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