Leaders tend to ignore clear warning signs of cultural dysfunction. In advising senior executives, I’ve noticed a fascinating and troubling pattern: Despite acknowledging the well documented benefits ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sherzod Odilov covers organizational transformation and innovation. In today's increasingly polarized society, navigating your ...

Frequently we frame cultural change in organizations as a necessary return to normalcy, discipline, and structure. A call to arms of what “right” looks like; it frequently pits new ways of thinking ...

When different organizational cultures—the proverbial “how we do things”—come together, tensions frequently arise. Working effectively with and across cultures is even more challenging when ...

Union Pacific tops the list with a dismal rating of 1.0 out of 5. Employees frequently cite the lack of work-life balance as a major concern. The company is criticized for its long working hours and a ...

As so many of my fellow nonprofit leaders know, people are essential to the work we do. Those of us who choose careers in the social sector are driven by our passion and commitment to advance positive ...

Theory on organizational culture posits that there are three layers of culture, each with their own distinctive definitions and meanings. Starting from the outside and moving inward, we first have the ...

Organizational culture is often described as “the way we do things around here.” But, in reality, culture is more than just behaviors. It’s the deeply embedded beliefs, values, and assumptions that ...

The Institute of Internal Auditors released its latest "topical requirement," this time on organizational behavior as part of a company's culture. "Misaligned behavior can prevent organizations from ...

Without deliberate leadership, any culture will crumble. My dad, a football coach of over 40 years used to say (often), “The people who make a difference are those who say what they’re going to do and ...