I have seen an increased interest in cultural change. This might be, at least partly due to the dramatic shifts in the business and economic environment. Regardless of the reason for the increase, many leaders are asking: Do we need to change the culture of our organization?

This is not a question to take lightly.  Your organization’s culture influences every aspect of its operation. It defines what gets done, how things get done, and more importantly your culture defines why things get done the way they do. Culture is the most stable part of your organization. Edgar Schein, a leading researcher in organizational culture noted, people will even work to retain a dysfunctional culture if it is in their comfort zone. Read the rest of this entry »