What is a good organizational culture? Are there basic cultural elements that all great organizations share? How do you build great culture? Despite the volumes written on the topic, these essential questions are common and practical answers remain elusive.
Organizational culture takes many forms, with each organization expressing its values in unique ways. On the surface what makes for a great culture can look very different across organizations. Regardless of what manifests on the surface, what lies beneath the surface in all extraordinary cultures are a common set of conditions that allow individuals, teams and organizations to thrive.
Join us for an intimate conversation with Michael Pacanowsky PhD, former Director of the Center for Innovative Cultures at Westminster College, on what makes for thriving organizations. Michael is a recognized expert and author of several books on organizational culture. Michael has unique insights on building extraordinary cultures through years of research and as a former member of W.L. Gore & Associates (makers of GORE-TEX® products).
This event is a must for organizational leaders interested in building organizational culture that has staying power.
The event is hosted by the Silicon Slopes Culture and Organization chapter and will take place at Kiln’s Lehi location, with pre-event networking, lunch and beverages.
Michael Pacanowsky is the former Director of the Center for Innovative Cultures at Westminster College. He began his academic career at the University of Utah and moved to the University of Colorado to become the Chair of the Communications Department. While at Utah, he began a second career as a consultant for W. L. Gore & Associates, makers of GORE-TEX(R) products. After consulting exten…
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