Discussion Post: The Power of One?
Can one person influence cultural change, or does it take a committed group of individuals? Can cultural change begin at any level, or at any time in an organization, or is it first necessary to achieve buy-in from key stakeholders? Does it matter if the organization is a startup company or a mature company? You will address these questions as you analyze the ability of one person or a group of individuals to initiate cultural change. You will also defend your position by including your own experiences as well as references from personal experience, readings, and related academic research.
Problem
Cohesive response to the following:
a) An assessment of the extent that one person can influence cultural change.
b) An assessment of the extent that a committed group of individuals can influence cultural change.
c) An evaluation of whether cultural change can begin at any level, or at any time in an organization, or is it first necessary to achieve buy-in from key stakeholders? Why?
d) An assessment of the extent that it matters whether the organization is a startup company or a mature company.
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.
Reference
• Schein, E. H. (2009). The corporate culture survival guide. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
o Chapter 6, "Cultural Learning, Unlearning, and Transformative Change"
o Chapter 8, "Culture Dynamics in the Mature Company"
• How Do You Change An Organizational Culture? (Forbes Article)
• Simon Sinek on How to Get People to Follow You Inside Quest - YouTube Video.