Human Synergistics

<p data-start="172" data-end="353">This live discussion provided a compelling, data-driven look at how talent leaders can use assessments and behavioral analytics can drive agile
mindsets and support enterprise transformation.</p>

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<p data-start="431" data-end="539">“We weren’t just changing behaviors—we were holding people accountable to them. If you weren’t going to model the new culture, you might not stay.” -- <a href="https://www.ele.llc/members/angie-zeigler" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Angie Zeigler</a></p>
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<p data-start="529" data-end="682">That one quote captured the clarity—and courage—required to shift culture from aspiration to reality. But it was also reinforced by the bigger picture:</p>

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<p data-start="431" data-end="539">“<em data-start="687" data-end="801">Engagement is just one of the many outcomes of culture—alongside productivity, quality, and intention to stay.</em>” -- <a href="https://www.ele.llc/members/cathleen-cooke" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cathleen Cooke</a>, Human Synergistics</p>
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<p data-start="824" data-end="1216">Her point is a critical reminder: engagement surveys alone don’t give you the full picture. To build a truly high-performing culture, talent leaders must look deeper—at the underlying norms, expectations, and systems shaping behavior. That’s where tools like the Organizational Cultural Inventory® (Human Synergistics’ OCI) come in, helping leaders measure and diagnose where to focus their efforts to make the biggest positive impact on your culture.</p>


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<p data-start="1223" data-end="1276">🔑 <strong data-start="1226" data-end="1274">Key Takeaways for Talent Development Leaders</strong></p>

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<p data-start="1280" data-end="1384"><strong data-start="1280" data-end="1306">Culture is measurable.</strong> Tools like Human Synergistics’ Organizational Cultural Inventory (OCI)
make the invisible visible, enabling targeted interventions.</p>
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<p data-start="1388" data-end="1505"><strong data-start="1388" data-end="1409">Start at the top.</strong> Culture won’t shift unless your senior leaders model and are held accountable for the change.</p>
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<p data-start="1509" data-end="1650"><strong data-start="1509" data-end="1565">Values ≠ behaviors (unless you operationalize them).</strong> Define behaviors clearly and embed them into hiring, development, and performance.</p>
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<p data-start="1654" data-end="1784"><strong data-start="1654" data-end="1683">Don't stop at engagement.</strong> Culture influences everything from turnover to profitability—so build your case with broader data.</p>
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<p data-start="1788" data-end="1943"><strong data-start="1788" data-end="1827">Sustained change needs many levers.</strong> One program won't fix culture. Think systemically: programs, processes, and accountability structures all matter.</p>
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<p data-start="1950" data-end="1989">🎯 <strong data-start="1953" data-end="1987">Practical Actions You Can Take</strong></p>

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<p data-start="1992" data-end="2077">Conduct an OCI or similar assessment to compare your <em data-start="2045" data-end="2052">ideal</em> vs. <em data-start="2057" data-end="2066">current</em> culture.</p>
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<p data-start="2080" data-end="2167">Launch leadership development programs tied directly to the cultural gaps identified.</p>
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<p data-start="2170" data-end="2253">Review your performance management process—does it reward the behaviors you want?</p>
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<p data-start="2256" data-end="2330">Audit hiring and onboarding practices to align with your target culture.</p>
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<p data-start="2333" data-end="2407">Track progress and share stories of change to build momentum and belief.</p>
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<p data-start="2409" data-end="2808">📈 <em data-start="2412" data-end="2482">Companies with thriving cultures grew 682% in revenue over 11 years.</em><br data-start="2482" data-end="2485" />Not because of a one-time initiative—but because they <strong data-start="2539" data-end="2575">measured, aligned, and sustained</strong> their culture work.<br data-start="2595" data-end="2598" />For talent leaders, this is the opportunity—and the challenge: to become the architects of environments where people thrive and performance follows. Culture change isn’t a project. It’s a leadership discipline.</p>

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Culture Change by Design: Using Data to Build Change-Ready Teams

Engagement &amp; Culture

Leadership

dirk.tussing

angie.zeigler

Change Management

azizeh.constantinescu

leadership development

performance management

talent development

Culture Change

employee engagement

marty.murrillo

agile mindset

guillermo.gutierrez

data driven talent

organizational development

reskilling

organizational change

tamora.martin

peter.hogaboam

talent assessment

workforce planning

matt.sernaker

HR leadership

HR Strategy

rachel.kaberon

HR Analytics

owen.burns

nicole.defalco

3Q2025

laura.sandera

cindy.pinkstaffmiller

behavioral analytics

deepa.kartha

talent development strategy

cathleen.cooke

sheri.weaver

people-first leadership

organizational culture inventory

accountability in leadership

culture diagnostics

change-ready teams

constructive culture

business impact of culture

<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Session Focus: </strong>Leveraging assessments and behavioral analytics to drive agile mindsets and support enterprise transformation.</p>

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<div class="markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light"><span style="font-size: 16px;">This video discussion will explore how to leverage cutting-edge assessments and behavioral analytics to cultivate agile mindsets within your teams. </span><span style="font-size: 16px;">Discover practical strategies for using data-driven insights to design and implement culture change initiatives that stick. </span></div>
<div class="markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Learn how to build a workforce that not only adapts to change but actively drives it, positioning your organization for sustained success in an evolving business landscape.</span></div>
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<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap">This interactive video discussion will offer HR Talent leaders actionable insights from industry leaders on transforming rigid structures into adaptive networks that empower employees across all levels.</p>
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