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Building Organizational Cultures: A Framework for Leaders

Critically assess how culture affects organizations and learn how to create an environment that promotes advancement of people.

All Start Dates

  • Time

    8:30 AM – 4:30 PM ET

  • Length

    2 consecutive days

  • Cost

    $3,100
    Programs fill quickly — free cancellation up to 14 days prior

  • Registration Deadline

    March 4, 2025

  • Time

    8:30 AM – 4:30 PM ET

  • Length

    2 consecutive days

  • Cost

    $3,100
    Programs fill quickly — free cancellation up to 14 days prior

  • Registration Deadline

    April 29, 2025

  • Time

    8:30 AM – 4:30 PM ET

  • Length

    2 consecutive days

  • Cost

    $3,100
    Programs fill quickly — free cancellation up to 14 days prior

  • Registration Deadline

    September 2, 2025

What You'll Learn

Why do some cultures thrive while others languish? And what role do leaders play in helping cultures thrive? Organizational cultures are living systems that can be intentionally influenced and developed through a system of interrelated elements.

This program will compel leaders to examine their beliefs and practices pertaining to organizational culture. Through case studies, inquiry, reflection, and discussion, we will engage in critically assessing culture and applying effective action to drive performance. You’ll walk away with the tools to build an extraordinary workplace culture that promotes advancement of both your organization and its people.

Program Benefits

  • Learn the relationship between culture and performance
  • Increase awareness of extraordinary versus mediocre, even toxic, cultures
  • Understand the risks of not being intentional about culture
  • Inspire leaders to shift into informed action
  • Gain actionable insight into elements that work to advance adaptive organizational culture
  • Earn a Certificate of Completion from the Harvard Division of Continuing Education

Topics Covered

  • Activating the 10 elements of adaptive cultures
  • Understanding organizational culture and why it’s important
  • Exploring the continuum of corporate culture—the good, the bad, and the ugly
  • Advancing cultures through a proven framework
  • Translating understanding into action and impact

Who Should Enroll

This program is designed for leaders and influencers who want to positively impact people and performance, better understand the risk and opportunity related to culture, and make a difference in the culture of their organization.

March Schedule

Day 1

  • The 10 Elements of Adaptive Culture
  • Explore Purpose and Values

Day 2

  • From Elements to Systems
  • The Culture Challenge: Moving Toward Impact

May Schedule

Day 1

  • The 10 Elements of Adaptive Culture
  • Explore Purpose and Values

Day 2

  • From Elements to Systems
  • The Culture Challenge: Moving Toward Impact

September Schedule

Day 1

  • The 10 Elements of Adaptive Culture
  • Explore Purpose and Values

Day 2

  • From Elements to Systems
  • The Culture Challenge: Moving Toward Impact

Instructor

  • Loren Rubis

    Lorne Rubis

    Lorne has held executive positions driving culture and business transformation for a number of companies in the United States, including as an officer of a Fortune 50 company and as Vice President, Operations with the Los Angeles Kings.

Instructor

  • Loren Rubis

    Lorne Rubis

    Lorne has held executive positions driving culture and business transformation for a number of companies in the United States, including as an officer of a Fortune 50 company and as Vice President, Operations with the Los Angeles Kings.

Instructor

  • Loren Rubis

    Lorne Rubis

    Lorne has held executive positions driving culture and business transformation for a number of companies in the United States, including as an officer of a Fortune 50 company and as Vice President, Operations with the Los Angeles Kings.

The framework Lorne provided for thinking through how to build organizational facets was both really digestible and highly practical… In fact, it was really quite impressive how much material we were able to get through in two short days.

Stacie Calder

Vice President Sales & Marketing, Conquest Planning

Certificates of Leadership Excellence

The Certificates of Leadership Excellence (CLE) are designed for leaders with the desire to enhance their business acumen, challenge current thinking, and expand their leadership skills.

This program is one of several CLE qualifying programs. Register today and get started earning your certificate.

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