This document discusses elements of organizational culture and how to secure effective change. It identifies key aspects of culture including stories, rituals, attitudes and values. It also examines what causes cultural shifts such as leadership, conflict and expansion. The document recommends diagnosing the current culture through surveying, interviewing and observing employees. It suggests identifying which cultural elements need to change, like communication styles and hierarchy. Finally, it provides considerations for managing change effectively, including supporting employees through training, educating and coaching, as well as continually assessing and improving the cultural changes.

1. Securing Effective Change in
Organizational Culture
HRM445-1202B-07 Organizational Change
Phase 3 Individual Project
Sabrina Mergenthaler
Colorado Technical University Online
Professor Felicia Bridgewater
June 11, 2011

2. Elements of Organizational Culture
• Identifying Organizational Culture
 Stories
 Rituals
 Attitudes
 Values
 Dimensions
• What causes shifts in culture
Leadership
Conflict
Expansion
Role changes

3. Diagnosing Organizational Culture
•Relation between culture &change
Strategy
Acceptance/Compliance
Speed
•Methods of Assessment
Surveying
Interviewing
Observing
Participating
Motivating
Analyzing/Evaluate

4. Developing the Course of Cultural Change
• Identify what elements of the culture will change
 Technology
 Diversity
 Demographics
 Close-mindedness
 Rituals
 Hierarchy
 Communication Styles
 Personal culture

5. Considerations for Managing Change
• Recommendations for successful change
Provide Support
 Training
 Educate
 Intervention
 Coaching
 Motivation
Relay Feedback & Observations
 Continual assessment
 Always work towards improvement
Reflect feelings
 Open door policies
 Enhance relations

6. Conclusion
In creating an environment of change
• Incorporate the elements of change
• Identify the current culture of the organization
• Plan a course of action and support
• Always be improving
• Be open

7. References
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Culture and Management. (n.d.). M.U.S.E. Organizational Change. Colorado Technical University. Retrieved from
https://campus.ctuonline.edu/courses/HRM445/p3/hub1/22856.pdf
Clegg, S., Kornberger, M. and Pitsis, T. (2011). Managing and Organizations, Third Edition. Thousand Oaks, California:
SAGE Publications, Ltd.
Change Management Practices. (n.d.) M.U.S.E. Organizational Change. Colorado Technical University. Retrieved from
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