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This workshop is designed to help executives learn how to better manage business culture and leadership to improve business performance, especially in the time of crisis. The workshop will focus on Denison model of organizational culture and effectiveness and the survey tools that have been developed from it. The model and survey are used to manage the changes associated with turnarounds and transformations, organizational restructuring, new leader transitions, conflict resolution, mergers, acquisitions and other change initiatives.

Dan Denison is Professor of Management and Organization at IMD. Prior to joining IMD, Denison was an Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, teaching in MBA, PhD, and Executive Education programs. He received his PhD from the University of Michigan in Organizational Psychology. Dr. Denison's research, teaching, and consulting focuses on organizational culture and leadership and the impact that they have on the performance and effectiveness of organizations. His research has shown a strong relationship between organizational culture and business performance metrics such as profitability, growth, customer satisfaction, and innovation. Dr. Denison has consulted with many leading corporations regarding organizational change, leadership development, and the cultural issues associated with mergers & acquisitions, turnarounds, and globalization.

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