Tool: A Development Process to Shift Culture

It is true that training and development alone cannot change organizational culture. It takes steady focus and organizational-wide alignment to be able to make culture shifts. However, training and development does have a role to play when it comes to shaping culture.

If organizations are interested in educating leaders and enabling them to be more efficient in their leadership practices, while at the same time creating sustainable behavioral change at all levels of the organization, training and development is almost certainly required.

Successful development that supports organizational change should be iterative—building upon itself over time. It should have individual and group experiences that are tied to team performance. And, it should allow for individuals to practice and build skills.

Because visuals can be useful, here is an example process, geared towards a team-based approach to learning:

Using a framework, such as the one outlined above, allows your internal team to create a focused and customized approach to team development. By including a mix of assessments, targeted learning opportunities, and full-team sessions, you can create a process that fits the unique needs of your organization and the shifts you are looking to make in your organizational and operational culture.