27. Transforming Workplaces Through Intentional Design with Dr. Brenda Barker Scott
Description
An organization’s success is greatly influenced by its structure. Organizational form and purpose must be aligned to meet the challenges and realities of today. In this episode of The People and Culture Success Show, Corina Walsh sits down with Dr. Brenda Barker Scott, a Canadian organizational design expert, to explore the intricate relationship between organizational design and workplace culture. Dr. Barker Scott shares her insights on how organizational design can embed culture into the very fabric of an organization and how this, in turn, influences employee behavior and interactions.
Dr. Brenda Barker Scott helps companies create work environments that enhance productivity, engagement, and culture. She offers a wealth of knowledge to leaders striving to improve their organizational structures.
Whether you are a leader, manager, or HR professional, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways to help you create a thriving workplace culture.
In this episode, Corina and Dr. Barker Scott discuss:
- Baking Culture into the Organization: The importance of intentional work design in fostering a positive workplace culture.
- The Reciprocal Relationship: An exploration of how culture shapes behavior and behavior shapes culture within the organizational framework.
- Learning from Experience: Dr. Barker Scott emphasizes the value of learning from both successes and failures in design initiatives.
- Common Pitfalls: Insights into the major challenges and mistakes companies face in organizational design.
- Creating the Platform: How effective organizational design creates a solid foundation for how work is done within an organization.
- Practical Advice: Tips for leaders and managers on how to approach organizational design with intentionality and foresight.
Tune in to this insightful conversation and learn how to design your organization for success.
Dr. Brenda Barker Scott can be reached at: https://brendabarkerscott.com/
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