Shifting from decentralized to centralized decision-making so as to give senior executives more authority and control in driving cultural change Revising policies and procedures in ways that will help drive cultural change Screening all candidates for new positions carefully, hiring only those who appear to fit in with the new culture Promoting individuals who are known to possess the desired cultural traits, who have stepped forward to advocate the shift to a different culture, and who can serve as role models for the desired cultural behavior Replacing high-profile executives and managers who are allied with the old culture and either openly or covertly oppose needed organizational and cultural changes