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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

    September 2, 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

    November 9, 2025

  • Time

    8:30 AM – 4:30 PM ET

  • Length

    2 consecutive days

  • Cost

    $3,200
    Programs fill quickly — free cancellation up to 14 days prior

  • Registration Deadline

    May 10, 2026

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

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.

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