Conference Session

Workforce Development

F182: Cultivating Excellence: A Synergy of Performance and Culture

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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

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About This Session

  • Date: October 17, 2024
  • Time: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
  • Room: Room S-330 G
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Track: Workforce Development
Speakers

Denitresse Ferrell

Culture Refinery

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Denitresse Ferrell, the “Culture Whisperer,” draws on 20 years of leadership in Fortune 100 companies like John Deere, Citigroup, and Merrill Lynch to to cultivate more inclusive workplace cultures. With an MBA from Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business, she’s held high-impact roles across multiple functions, including supply chain, operations, and strategy. Today, Denitresse serves as CEO of Culture Refinery, leveraging her extensive experience to empower marginalized talent through culture design.

Ken Wagner

Daylight Advisory

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Dr. Ken Wagner, Daylight Advisory, brings 25 years of experience as a trusted coach to organizational leaders. Specializing in behavioral science, leadership, and strategy execution, he helps create world-class performance cultures, enabling intentional leadership that inspires people to be the best they can be. Through his experience in manufacturing, He has a global presence spanning over 25 countries across six continents. He Holds a PhD in Cognitive & Behavioral Psychology.

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