Organizational Culture Training

This course aims at introducing the major work on leadership, organization theory and organizational behavior; while using concepts that are relevant to understanding culture, its measurement and effects.

We review the literature on leadership styles (various schools like transactional- transformational, leader-member exchange etc), motivation (need theories like equity-expectancy model), organizational structure (e.g., formalization, centralization, etc), culture and context of various organizational forms (e.g., family businesses).

The course will discuss the relationship between organizational culture, leadership behavior and job satisfaction, commitment and turnover using a life-span developmental perspective. The course will also discuss some recent models of leadership, power, influence and their consequences.

Main Learning Outcomes:

* To introduce students to the literature on leadership styles.

* To clearly define key terms in Leadership and Organization theory like 'leadership', 'culture', 'structure', 'motivation'.

* To apply knowledge of leadership and organization theory to the business environment.

*To examine different approach in Leadership Research (e.g., ladd, fiedler, etc.).

* To assess the importance of organizational culture in organizations.

* To build organizational networks for improving leadership skill.

Topics Discussed

I. Introduction to the Course

• A. Course overview

• B. Why understanding organizational culture is crucial

• C. What is leadership in the context of organizational culture

II. Understanding Organizational Culture

• A. Defining organizational culture

• B. The dimensions of organizational culture

• C. Organizational culture vs. corporate culture

• D. The role and impact of organizational culture on performance

• E. Assessing your current organizational culture

III. The Role of Leadership in Organizing Culture

• A. Leadership styles and their influence on organizational culture

• B. The role of leadership in developing and maintaining a positive culture

• C. How leaders can embody and promote organizational values

• D. Case studies: Examples of successful leadership shaping organizational culture

IV. Creating and Transforming Organizational Culture

• A. The process of culture change: an overview

• B. The role of leadership in driving cultural change

• C. Steps for creating a new organizational culture

• D. Dealing with resistance to cultural change

• E. Measuring success in cultural transformation

V. Aligning Organizational Culture with Strategy and Goals

• A. The importance of alignment between culture, strategy, and goals

• B. The role of leadership in aligning these elements

• C. Case studies: Successful alignment and its impact on organizations

• D. Practical tips for achieving alignment in your organization

VI. Organizational Culture in Remote and Hybrid Work

• A. The impact of remote and hybrid work on organizational culture

• B. Strategies for maintaining and strengthening culture in a remote setting

• C. The role of leadership in setting the tone for remote culture

• D. Case studies: Successful organizational culture in remote and hybrid companies

VII. Dealing with Negative Aspects of Organizational Culture

• A. Identifying negative or toxic aspects of your culture

• B. Steps to transform or eliminate these aspects

• C. The role of leadership in addressing and preventing negative culture

• D. Case studies: Turning a negative culture around

VIII. Implementing Learnings and Developing a Plan for Your Organization

• A. Recap of key learnings

• B. How to conduct a culture audit in your organization

• C. Creating a culture transformation plan: Steps and considerations

• D. Implementation: How to put the plan into action