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080. Melissa Daimler: Design Your Company Culture to Connect with Values, Strategy and Purpose

Oct 19, 2023

Learn how Melissa Daimler, a culture expert, emphasizes the importance of constructive debates in promoting learning and growth, hiring based on behaviors and values, and driving cultural change in global organizations. Discover insights on fostering diverse perspectives, the role of CFOs in cultural transformation, and practical tips for shaping a positive organizational culture.

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Melissa Daimler

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Quick takeaways

Focus on diverse perspectives over traditional 'culture fit' for organizational growth.

Translate values into specific behaviors for practical cultural improvement.

Deep dives

Redefining Culture Fit

Creating a diverse workforce with varied perspectives is emphasized over seeking a traditional 'culture fit'. The focus shifts towards values and behaviors that complement and enhance the existing organizational ethos, ensuring alignment with customer needs and fostering a culture of continuous evolution and growth.

Introduction

4min

Navigating Company Culture: Insights and Practices

16min

Fostering Constructive Debate in Company Culture

5min

Driving Cultural Transformation through Leadership Commitment

14min

Fostering Organizational Culture Through Daily Practices and Habits

5min

Closing Remarks and Call to Action for Connecting with the Guest

2min

Melissa Daimler is a culture expert with over 20 years of experience driving and shaping company cultures. She has worked for iconic companies like Adobe, Twitter, and WeWork, where she learned from healthy and unhealthy cultures. Melissa is part of Udemy, an EdTech company dedicated to building a positive and thriving culture.

Tune in as we discuss:

How constructive debates contribute to learning and growth
Why the hiring process needs to focus on behaviours and values
Tips for promoting healthy constructive debate and diverse perspective
How can global organisations ensure behaviours and values are universally understood?
What role can CFOs and other non-traditional functions play in driving cultural change?

Links Mentioned:

Free guide: https://heartmanagement.org/en/guide/

‘ReCulturing’ by Melissa Daimler

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Melissa Daimler on LinkedIn

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