Organizational Culture

Loren Shuster of the Lego Group shares tips on rethinking leadership behaviors at a large, global organization.

These strategies from MIT SMR columnists can help leaders with challenges like disruption, burnout, and managing teams.

Hybrid work expert Brian Elliott discusses the latest chapter in the return-to-office debate, in this short video.

Hybrid work expert Brian Elliott says leaders can expect debate — and reap advantages — by understanding key trends.

MIT SMR’s winter 2025 issue offers advice for leaders on making better decisions by seeking out divergent perspectives.

Get advice on crafting successful onsite team time, in this brief video with Brian Elliott.

Sharon MacBeath of Hermès explains how the fashion brand instills its longtime values throughout its workforce.

Bain’s core culture has stayed healthy over time and across geographies. See what you can learn from its approach.

Leaders can use these techniques to encourage employees to constructively challenge managers’ ideas.

A collaborative model of influence emphasizes making the best decision for the organization rather than winning a debate.

Vigorous debate is critical for any organization. The exec shares advice on eliciting candid feedback from all employees.

In this short video, learn why return-to-office mandates can backfire and how to build a strong hybrid work culture.

Executives should be focusing on employee outcomes and accountability rather than performative in-office appearances.

At industrial giant Cummins, strategy and culture are two sides of the same coin. Here’s how its leaders make it happen.

The culture isn’t just healthy at HubSpot: Employees exemplify the core cultural dimensions that leaders emphasize.

Considering character as well as competence in hiring can help leaders build healthier organizational cultures.

As political issues spill over into work, leaders can use a conversational technique to encourage workplace civility.

Human resources needs to move from being an agent of management to being an advocate for employees.

Political division among employees is a reality. Here’s how to lead through the tensions and maintain civil discourse.

Stronger ethical leadership at some pharma companies may have meant more equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines.