Leading Transformational Change with Tobias Sturesson Heart Management

Klaus Moosmayer joined Novartis in 2018 as Chief Ethics, Risk and Compliance Officer and a member of the Executive Committee. He was previously chief compliance officer at Siemens AG, where he spent 18 years in roles of increasing seniority. He began his career as a lawyer in Germany, specializing in white-collar crime, business law and litigation.



In this episode we explore the reality of ethical dilemmas in the corporate world, the importance of building trust, especially in the pharmaceutical industry, and the value of creating an inviting atmosphere for discussions on ethics and compliance. Klaus also discusses the development of a new code of ethics at Novartis – likening it to the company's constitution.



Links Mentioned:

Cultureandleadership.org

‘Blind Spots’ by Ann Tenbrunsel and Max Bazerman

Klaus Moosmayer on LinkedIn

The renowned culture strategist, Stan Slap, is on the show today for a conversation about redefining the way we think about the fabric of company culture. Stan is the president of the international consulting company SLAP and has also worked as a CEO with over 5,000 employees under his direction. He has mentored numerous companies, including Oracle and HSBC, and is the author of ‘Under The Hood’.



We delve into the significance of aligning professed company values with actual behaviours, the power of emotional commitment over financial incentives, and the deep impact of cultural health on organizational success. We also touch on cultural resistance to change and how to foster genuine alignment within the company.



Links Mentioned:

Cultureandleadership.org

Stan Slap on LinkedIn

‘Under The Hood’ by Stan Slap

SLAP

Rebecca Newton is an Organizational Psychologist with a PhD in psychology, a frequent Harvard Business Review contributor, a Senior Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics, and the CEO of CoachAdviser, a London-based culture agency. She is also the author of ‘Authentic Gravitas, Who Stands Out and Why’, based on her extensive experience coaching executives at companies like Google, Coca-Cola, and Accenture.



We discuss why culture shouldn't be the sole responsibility of HR, highlighting leaders' need to step up and embrace change collectively. We also touch on Rebecca’s three-pronged approach: engaging leaders with participation, using data to inform decisions, and skill development to ensure leaders are equipped for the journey ahead.



Links Mentioned:

Cultureandleadership.org

HBR: HR Can’t Change Company Culture by Itself

Rebecca Newton on LinkedIn

‘Authentic Gravitas’ by Rebecca Newton

CoachAdviser

Today, our special guest is Cecilia Bergman-Eriksson, whose expertise comes straight from the dynamic growth experience of Oatly. Cecilia works as an Interim Manager and leads companies and organizations to overcome critical and complex challenges.



In this episode, we discuss how maintaining a strong culture and values is key during rapid company expansion. Cecilia reveals how spending time with employees, establishing purpose, and embedding values into every process are vital steps toward sustaining transformational change.



Links Mentioned:

Cultureandleadership.org

Episode 68 with Frank Blake

Episode 64 with Sandra Sucher

Tobias Sturesson and Andreas Almlöf delve into values-driven leadership and its transformative power. They’re looking at why it's essential to align behaviors with organizational values and the risks of disregarding this alignment. They also unpack the Culture Leadership Program, which is crucial for developing the habits and practices that underpin sustainable change.



In this conversation, they challenge outdated notions related to habit formation and emphasize the philosophy of consistency over time to foster these new, crucial habits. Prepare for a thought-provoking session that encourages leaders to lead by example in their commitment to culture change.



Links Mentioned:

Cultureandleadership.org

Steven Rogelberg is a leadership expert who was motivated to write his book ‘Glad We Met: The Art & Science of 1:1 Meetings’ due to the lack of strong treatment around the importance of these activities. Steven is the Chancellor's Professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He is also a professor of Organizational Science, Management, and Psychology and the founding Director of Organizational Science at UNC, Charlotte.



Tune in as we discuss:


The key elements of effective one-on-one meetings


Creating a psychologically safe environment


Why you should not cancel one-on-one meetings


What are some of the best intentional questions and response choices?


The ‘listing’ or ‘core question’ approach


How to give feedback constructively and empathetically





Links Mentioned:

Free guide: https://heartmanagement.org/en/guide/ 

‘Glad We Met’ by Steven Rogelberg

HBR: Make the Most of Your One-on-One Meetings

Steven’s Website

Steven on LinkedIn