Urshan University

Developing a Culture for Teams that Win - Dr. Eugene Wilson

Nov 22, 2022
Eugene Wilson, a dynamic speaker from the Urshan Leadership Conference '22, delves into the art of cultivating winning team cultures. He discusses how organizational culture not only reflects shared values but also directly influences strategy and success. Eugene shares personal experiences demonstrating the importance of aligning culture with strategic goals, particularly in church communities. He highlights the leader's role in assessing and shaping the cultural landscape, underscoring the need for alignment between individual behaviors and collective values to foster a thriving workplace.
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INSIGHT

Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast

  • Culture impacts strategy execution more than the strategy itself.
  • Peter Drucker's quote, "culture eats strategy for breakfast every day," highlights the dominance of culture in results.
ANECDOTE

Culture-Strategy Misalignment Example

  • A church's culture valued great worship services but did not truly value families it intended to serve.
  • This misalignment caused strategies for family outreach to fail due to unadjusted cultural behaviors and attitudes.
ADVICE

Five Ways to Shape Culture

  • Shape culture by carefully selecting people, emphasizing values, measuring key indicators, and demonstrating consistent behavior.
  • Align leadership actions and lifestyle with desired cultural values for effective influence.
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