The Power of Team Culture

This module introduces the course and explains how team culture contributes to success and failure. It covers the importance of recognizing subtle aspects of team culture and their impact on group tasks.

This module defines teams and explores their functionality, examining the role of culture, habitus, and cultural fit in team performance. It covers how subtle cultural elements affect team dynamics and the importance of cultural alignment in hiring.

This module examines cultural differences and boundaries within and across organizations. It covers topics like corporate culture, cultural relativity, and the importance of understanding diverse perspectives in team settings.

This module explores the role of rituals and symbols in team dynamics, including their emotional impact and motivational power. It covers various forms of team rituals, symbolic meaning in communication, and their utilization in team settings.

This final module examines cultural inertia, change management, and metaculture. It explores the forces affecting cultural motion and provides strategies for successful cultural transformation in teams.