Core Concepts of Culture, Volume 2

Explore different approaches to assessing your workplace culture, including several different types of quantitative assessments and a qualitative approach to having "culture conversations." You will see the 8 primary culture patterns inside organizations, which you can apply to understand your own workplace culture. The course also explores how culture and culture patterns can impact your internal diversity, equity, and inclusion work, as well as adapting to today's hybrid workplace.

Global keynote speaker – author and consultant – culture scientist.
Jamie is a speaker, author, consultant, and culture scientist who helps leaders uncover the genius inside their workplace cultures. With 30+ years of experience in conflict resolution, generations, and culture change, Jamie is also the author of four popular business books, including the award-winning Non Obvious Guide to Employee Engagement and his 2024 release, Culture Change Made Easy: See Your Hidden Workplace Patterns and Get Unstuck . He holds a Master’s in conflict resolution from George Mason and a certificate in Organization Development from Georgetown, where he has served as adjunct faculty.
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