Change Quote by Diane Kalen-Sukra
““Culture doesn't just change because it ought to. It changes because we decide to honestly assess the values, behaviours, and systems that are not working for us—not helping us thrive and flourish as a community—and replace them with ones that do.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Organizational Change, 2021
Change occurs when we critically evaluate and replace ineffective values, behaviours, and systems with supportive ones.
In simple terms: Change needs honest assessment and replacement of failing parts.
Key Takeaway
Assess and redesign failing structures.
Themes
culture
change
assessment
community
growth
Mood
reflective
determined
hopeful
Type
advisory
inspirational
When to use this quote
- company restructuring
- community building
- policy reform
- team dynamics
Key Concepts
systems thinking
organizational development
values alignment
Questions to Reflect On
- What values are currently hindering your community?
- How can you foster honest assessment?
A Different Perspective
Resistance may arise from entrenched interests and fear of the unknown.
