Episode 12

full
Published on:

2nd Feb 2024

012 - Building Better Teams: Guide to a Thriving Corporate Culture with Dr. Michael Ohler

Want to work in an inspiring place with a great culture? Not sure where to start? Join us as we make this topic approachable and relevant.

My guest, Dr Michael Ohler, a Six Sigma Master Blackbelt with global experience, shares insights on how organisations can find skilled employees and boost engagement. His unique ability to listen, offer expert opinions, and remain open and curious adds depth to our discussion.

If you're keen on understanding the importance of company culture, this podcast is for you. We'll explore this serious topic through an engaging and informal chat, making it informative and enjoyable.

This episode is a full hour, a bit longer than our usual quick chats. Feel free to listen in segments. To help you navigate, we've broken it down into sub-sections:

You’ll hear  about:

00:00  Introduction to Company and Organisational Culture

07:00 Understanding and Valuing the Existing Culture

11:00 Adapting to an Interconnected World and Embracing Diversity

15:00 Creating a Common Culture with a Purpose

19:00 Allowing Subcultures to Form within the Organisation

23:00 Aligning Objectives and Minimising Internal Competition

29:00 The Impact of Culture on Employee Engagement and Performance

34:00 Developing the Skill of Humble Inquiry and Listening

36:00 Understanding Culture through Artefacts, Behaviours, and Worldviews

45:00 Observing Artefacts and Behaviours to Understand Culture

51:00 Building Hypotheses about Culture and Adapting Behaviours

Interested in learning more?

Connect with Michael Ohler from Exceedium.pro on LinkedIn

Download the cheat sheet here

Listen for free

Show artwork for The Authentic Leader

About the Podcast

The Authentic Leader
Unconventional, Researched and Relentlessly Upbeat Leadership Podcast.
Welcome to 'The Authentic Leader', a podcast for driven and busy leaders.
Unconventional, research-based and relentlessly upbeat. Delivered to you every Friday.

We discuss leadership, influence, conflict resolution, and personal growth.
Hosted by a PhD with 20+ years in multinational companies.

Expect different angles and insights to support your leadership journey. Because leadership isn't just about leading others; it's about leading yourself first to inspire others.

With short topic discussions (10 minutes) and 50-minute expert interviews, you can get bite-sized, actionable leadership insights that fit your schedule.

About your host

Profile picture for Laurence Methot

Laurence Methot

Hi! I'm Laurence.
You know when people get stuck in their careers (and lives) and don't have anyone to turn to? What I do is guide leaders from being stuck to stepping into their next stage in an effective and thoughtful way. Together, we rediscover your strengths so that you can show up with confidence and attract opportunities that align with your values.