Straight Talk on Culture

Our series begins with Managing Directors Jan Koors, Melissa Means, and Aalap Shah, who sat down to talk about why boards need to focus on the culture of a company.

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"Tone at the Top" and "Culture at the Core" are both important concepts. Here's how the board can help lead senior management in their quest for culture oversight.

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When strategy and culture are at odds, neither are likely to work well. Directors' oversight includes understanding if the culture supports long-term business objectives.

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Are there processes that can help align the organization's stated core values with everyday business decisions?

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How do reward systems support or detract from a healthy culture and leadership development? 

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How can directors encourage a culture of innovative and diverse thinking? 

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Ultimately, fostering a healthy and productive culture will have a positive impact on corporate performance and shareholder returns.

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Pearl Meyer authored this ground-breaking report on behalf of WomenCorporateDirectors. With insights from a global commission of directors and practitioners, it features actionable recommendations for boards that believe the alignment of a sound business strategy and a thoughtful leadership strategy is key to creating long-term value for an organization’s stakeholders.

This four-part video series, produced with the NACD, features Pearl Meyer CEO David Swinford, Senior Managing Director and Western Region President Jan Koors, and Independent Director Phyllis Campbell. They talk about their experience with board governance, culture, and compensation.