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Cultural Transformation

As a seasoned professional, I specialise in collaborating with organisations to co-create transformative pathways that are designed to transition you from your  current state to your envisioned future. With a proven track record of driving successful outcomes, I bring a strategic and innovative approach to every improvement activity. â€‹

The Approach

Cultural transformation encompasses co-creating transformative pathways designed to transition each organisation from their current state to their envisioned future. Transformation is an opportunity to experience a fundamental shift in purpose, principles, identity and new ways of working.

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This involves a customised approach to cultural transformation, blending strategic planning, targeted training, leadership development, and ongoing support for sustained success.

 

The following is an example of the approach, which can be easily adapted to align with each organisation’s size, needs and timeframes.

Example Approach

1 - Current State 
Assessment

  • Conduct a comprehensive assessment of your current state, existing vision, values, behaviours and communication patterns

  • Facilitate discussions with key stakeholders to identify cultural barriers that may hinder employee performance and engagement

  • Identify challenges, and opportunities for improvement

2 -Strategic Planning

  • Collaborate with leaders to develop a strategic plan for cultural transformation

  • Define a clear vision and set of high performance principles that align with the organisation's goals and objectives

  • Develop a strategic roadmap outlining specific milestones and timelines

  • Outline initiatives to drive cultural change and foster a positive work environment

3 - Leadership Development

  • Provide interactive leadership training and coaching to equip managers and executives with the skills needed to lead cultural transformation effectively

  • Empower leaders to role model desired behaviours, communicate the vision, and inspire their teams to embrace change

4- Communication & Engagement

  • Develop communication strategies to ensure the vision for cultural transformation is effectively communicated to all employees

  • Foster open dialogue and transparency to address concerns and solicit feedback from staff at all levels

  • Create opportunities for employee engagement and participation in shaping the culture

5- Change Management

  • Develop a change management strategy to guide the organisation through transition

  • Anticipate and address resistance to change

  • Foster a culture of resilience and adaptability to navigate challenges effectively

6 - Employee Empowerment

  • Empower employees to contribute to the cultural transformation process by involving them in decision-making, problem-solving, and innovation initiatives

  • Recognise and celebrate successes along the way to reinforce desired behaviours and values

7 - Continuous Improvement

  • Establish a framework for continuous improvement and long-term success

  • Monitor progress and evaluate the effectiveness of cultural transformation initiatives regularly

  • Agree key performance indicators and reporting timeframes for leaders

  • Solicit feedback to assess the impact on employee engagement, productivity, and organisational performance 

  • Adjust strategies as needed to drive continuous improvement

8 - Sustainability & Culture Reinforcement

  • Ensure cultural transformation efforts are integrated into all aspects of the organisation including onboarding and offboarding activities

  • Foster open communication channels to ensure ongoing alignment with the organisational vision and goals

9 - Closure & Future Roadmap

  • Conduct a comprehensive review of achievements and milestones

  • Collaborate on defining the next phase of the organisation's evolution

Testimonials

Being able to share her experience and help coach new leaders as well as work with experienced leaders to maximise their effectiveness, is a skill Deb is able to share with you or your teams. Deb is one of the best culture and leadership based leaders I have worked with and who I trust to deliver the outcomes, on time and on budget and with respect and fun.

Stuart French, Artist and Director of Cornelius and George

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