Around Quote by Howard Schultz
“Turning a culture around is very difficult to do because it's based on a series of many, many decisions, and the organization is framed by those decisions.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Starbucks Leadership Forum, 2008
Changing an organization’s culture requires many decisions that shape its structure and mindset.
In simple terms: Culture change needs many choices.
Plan decisions strategically.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- company restructuring
- policy revisions
- team building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What decisions most shape your culture?
- How can you influence existing decisions?
Culture cannot be shifted instantly.