Module 3 : Culture

Throughout this module, I gained a deeper understanding of how to comprehend culture in practical terms, with the aim of initiating change within my school's culture. I learned about the impact of culture on my objectives, and the factors that contribute to its strength or weakness. We also delved into the steps required to lead cultural change, utilizing John Kotter's approach and building upon the adaptive leadership principles learned in previous modules. Below, I have provided a more detailed explanation of these concepts.

My "Ah-ha' Takeaways 

** When forming a coalition, make sure to have people who have influence.

** Your choice in people to help you push an initiative forward should also include people who are "responsible critics" who can push the discussion into uncomfortable territory and drive deeper thinking. 

** Creating a Sociogram for your school or department helps to visualize those people of influence that can help you to drive your initiative forward. 

** "Never waste a good crisis"

Key Takeaways (Provided by HBS)