Table of Contents
Foreword Tom Rath ix
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction Renovation Versus Transformation xvii
Chapter 1 Does Culture Predict Performance? 1
Chapter 2 The Rise of the Unicorns 11
Chapter 3 Culture Renovation Needs to Starr at the Top 21
A Blueprint to Renovate Culture
Phase 1 Plan
Chapter 4 Step# 1: Develop and Deploy a Comprehensive Listening Strategy 43
Chapter 5 Step #2: Figure Out What to Keep 53
Chapter 6 Step #3: Set Your Cultural Path 63
Chapter 7 Step #4: Define the Desired Behaviors 75
Chapter 8 Step #5: Identify Influencers, Energizers, and Blockers 85
Chapter 9 Step #6: Determine How Progress Will Be Measured, Monitored, and Reported 101
Phase 2 Build
Chapter 10 Step #7: Clearly Communicate That Change Is Coming 123
Chapter 11 Step #8: Ferret Out Skeptics and Nonbelievers Early 133
Chapter 12 Step #9: Paint a Vision for the Future 149
Chapter 13 Step #10: Consciously Collaborate 169
Chapter 14 Step #11: Establish a Co-creation Mindset 181
Chapter 15 Step #12: Provide Training on the Desired Behaviors 191
Phase 3 Maintain
Chapter 16 Step #13: Make Onboarding About Relationships Versus Red Tape 207
Chapter 17 Step #14: Promote Those Who Best Represent the New 219
Chapter 18 Step #15: Change Performance Management Practices 233
Chapter 19 Step #16: Leverage Employee Affinity Groups 247
Chapter 20 Step #17: Increase the Focus on Talent Mobility 259
Chapter 21 Step #18: Don't Underestimate the Value of External Sentiment 275
Epilogue Theory Versus Tactics 291
Notes 293
Index 303