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Strategic Performance: Building Culture Dr. Stephanie Phipps — Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University.
Culture and Strategy: Beyond “Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast”
Peter Drucker’s famous phrase, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast,” highlights the power of organizational culture, but culture and strategy are far more interconnected than that simple comparison suggests.
This session explores alternative ways to understand their relationship: 1.Strategy shapes culture for success – A well-crafted strategy can influence values, priorities, and behaviors, helping to cultivate a culture that accelerates strategic execution. 2.Culture and strategy are inseparable – Both must evolve together, as culture can either enable or constrain strategic initiatives. Leaders must align decisions with cultural realities to achieve sustainable results. 3.Culture and strategy are complementary – Culture provides the foundation upon which strategy can thrive. The strongest strategies are those built on cultural alignment. 4.Culture enables strategy execution – Rather than overpowering strategy, culture empowers it—fostering engagement, adaptability, collaboration, and innovation. This session examines how culture impacts organizational performance, with a specific focus on financial outcomes. Participants will gain frameworks to understand how culture shapes results and learn practical approaches for designing a culture that drives financial success. By intentionally cultivating a high-performance culture, organizations can strengthen competitiveness, attract investment, and achieve long-term sustainability.
What you’ll learn in this session: Relationship betweenculture, strategy, and performance How to measure culture Tactics to addressareas of development
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Strategic Mindset | Interpersonal Savvy | Builds Networks | Collaborates | Instills Trust
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