About Our Guest:
Darren Albertis a VP at LinkedIn with extensive experience in human resources and organizational psychology. He has a passion for creating positive company cultures and helping organizations thrive.
Summary:
Darren Albert shares his insights on creating and improving company culture. He emphasizes the importance of candid and open communication, as well as the need for leadership to be willing to change. He discusses the role of the middle management layer in shaping culture and offers strategies for getting buy-in from leaders. Darren also highlights the impact of culture on diversity and inclusion efforts and provides tips for individuals to contribute to a positive culture within their organizations.
Key Takeaways:
The best company cultures are those that align with the organization's purpose and values.
Changing culture is often more challenging than changing business strategy.
Leadership commitment and buy-in are crucial for driving cultural change.
The middle management layer plays a significant role in shaping culture and should be supported and developed.
Individuals can contribute to a positive culture by providing feedback, participating in volunteer activities, and speaking up when they see a misalignment between stated values and actions.
Quotes:
"Culture is how we do things around here." - Darren Albert
"It's easier to change the business strategy than it is to change the culture." - Darren Albert
"Leadership commitment is key for driving cultural change." - Darren Albert
"Individuals can contribute to a positive culture by providing feedback and participating in volunteer activities." - Darren Albert
Important Links and Further Learnings:
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