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“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.” quote by Howard Schultz
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“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.”

Howard Schultz

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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.

Key Takeaway

Plan decisions strategically.

Themes

culture leadership change decision-making

Mood

inspirational strategic

Type

leadership business

When to use this quote

  • company restructuring
  • policy revisions
  • team building

Key Concepts

organizational behavior systems thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What decisions most shape your culture?
  • How can you influence existing decisions?
A Different Perspective

Culture cannot be shifted instantly.

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