F182: Cultivating Excellence: A Synergy of Performance and Culture

Building an Organizational Culture of Performance Excellence
In the pursuit of performance excellence, your culture – the organizational ecosystem – is the backdrop for what is possible. Organizational culture can either enhance or inhibit performance, engagement, retention, and loyalty. This complex ecosystem shapes norms, the way work is approached, and how people related to each other. These have direct effects on strategy execution and business success. While organizational cultures often emerge organically, leaders have the responsibility to be intentional in cultivating an environment that fosters engagement and achievement. Guided by insights drawn from behavioral science, this discussion will highlight practical strategies for building an organizational culture of performance excellence. Learning Objectives: Understand the pivotal role of organizational culture as the context for engagement and performance, Understand the foundational principles of behavioral science, Assess how alignment of systems and practices enhances or inhibits performance and Incorporate practical strategies into their daily management practices.
Ken Wagner – Daylight Advisory

It All Starts with Culture
Culture is a significant determinant of an organization’s long-term success or failure, with corporations who identify as more diverse and inclusive 35% more likely to outperform their competitors. In this dynamic session, participants will discover why culture is at the heart of organizational profitability, sustainability, and productivity. With her vast experience working at the intersection of DEI, professional development and executive coaching in the manufacturing space, Culture Whisperer Denitresse Ferrell will teach attendees how to design equitable & innovative cultures across countries, functional groups, and intersections of diversity. At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to identify how culture impacts the vitality or mortality of organizations, recognize the adverse effects of a culture that is not supportive, design an inclusive culture where all talent can thrive.
Denitresse Ferrell – Culture Refinery