Various studies have shown that organizational effectiveness and culture have a high level of correlation. The cultural modeling in an organization defines it from competitors and may actually serve as an advantage. Quite the opposite is also true.

Drawing from your experience as an organizational member, share your thoughts on the topic of organizational culture using professional life experience examples. Some things to consider might include:

How would you describe the three levels of culture presented by Schein in our readings this week?

If you have tenure in your firm (greater than 10 years) share your insights on cultural transformations you have experienced.

If you were part of an acquisition (either side of the equation) how did (or didn't) the cultures come together to form the new organization? How was that in the initial phases or integration and how is it now?

Finally do you see a gap in your personal values with your current professional culture? What is your strategy for this gap?

While it is not expected that everyone as experienced all of these, hopefully each of you will have experienced at least one. If not, share what you have experienced related to organizational culture and how this week's readings have provided new insights on those experiences.