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Walking Your Talk | Culture Change & Leadership

63: Special Edition - Paula Harraca, ArcelorMittal, on top team buy in

Dec 3, 2020
Paula Harraca, Head of People & Innovation at ArcelorMittal Long in Brazil, discusses building top team buy-in to a culture strategy for business success. Topics include cultural transformation, leveraging strengths for competitiveness, external expertise in change, external perceptions, personal reflections on culture impact, and encouraging a strategic approach to cultural initiatives.
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  • Creating top team buy-in for culture strategy drives business success.
  • External support aids in navigating complex cultural transformation journeys effectively.

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The Journey to Culture Transformation in a Leading Steel Manufacturer

A steel manufacturing company, Salam Metal, embarked on a culture transformation journey spearheaded by Paula Haraka, the head of people and innovation. Despite their industry-leading position, they noticed turnover rates rising, signaling internal challenges. The focus shifted from attracting younger employees to aligning culture with strategic objectives. By leveraging the company's ethos of excellence and ambition, they engaged top leadership in introspective discussions, driving a shift towards a solutions-oriented approach.

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