Fundamentals of Corporate Culture Transformation

The Fundamentals of Corporate Culture Transformation course is a 2-day programme focused on the foundational elements of organisational culture transformation

Course Overview

This comprehensive training provides an overview of the fundamentals of corporate culture transformation, with a focus on the Hofstede Insights Framework. This framework is a powerful tool for understanding and managing cultural differences within organizations. The course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully navigate and transform their organization’s culture.

Course Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will have a deep understanding of corporate culture, the Hofstede Insights Framework, and general culture and change management interventions. They will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, and transform their organization’s culture to achieve sustainable success.

Course Content

DAY I

WELCOME

• Introductions
• Icebreakers
• Course Objectives and Schedule

INTRODUCTION TO CULTURE

• What is Culture?
• National vs. Organisational Cultures
• Understanding National Culture
  • Dimensions of National Culture (Hofstede 6D Model)
  • Impact of National Culture in the Workplace
• Understanding Organisational Culture
• Linking National and Organisational Cultures in the Workplace

CULTURE TRANSFORMATION PROCESS

• When Do You Need Culture Change?
• Manifestations of Organisational Culture
• Culture Transformation Phases
  • Phase 1: Diagnosing Workplace Culture
    • Common Diagnosis Methods (Qualitative vs. Quantitative, Pros and Cons)
    • Dimensions of Organisational Culture (The Multi-Focus Model)
    • Understanding Subcultures
  • Phase 2: Aligning Culture and Strategy
    • Strategy Distillation
    • Identifying the Strategic Optimal Culture
• Case Study Part I

DAY II

CULTURE TRANSFORMATION PROCESS (CONT’D)

• Phase 2: Aligning Culture and Strategy (Cont’d)
  • Identifying and Analysing Culture Gaps
• Case Study Part II
• Phase 3: Culture Change Implementation
  • Embedding and Sustaining Culture Change
  • Key Roles in Culture Change: Leadership, Practitioners, Change Agents
  • Managing Change Resistance
  • Creating a Culture Change Plan
• Case Study Part III

REFLECTIONS AND CLOSING

Presentation of Certificates

Key Takeaways

Q&A and Feedback

Next Steps and Licensing

Training Delivery Methods:

• Lectures: Presentation on key concepts and theories.
• Group Discussions: Discussions on real-world examples and challenges.
• Case Studies: Case studies to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations.
• Role-Playing Exercises: To simulate real-world scenarios to practice communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Group Activities: Collaborate with peers to solve problems and develop solutions.