172 — What can Barcelona FC teach us about organisational culture?

At face value, FC Barcelona look like any other top-tier football club. They've got an army of devoted fans, deep pockets and a roster of world-class players. So what sets them apart from the competition? According to Damian Hughes, the answer is culture.  This week on the podcast, Damian joins Ross D, Owen and Stewart to discuss his latest book, The Barcelona Way. They cover:  how FC Barcelona created a culture of high performance how these lessons can be applied in different contexts the role L&D/HR play in shaping organisational culture If you'd like to share your thoughts on the show, you can find us on Twitter @ross__dickie, @owenferguson, @shardie15 and @LiquidThinker. To find out more about GoodPractice, visit goodpractice.com or tweet us @GoodPractice or @GoodPracticeAus. For more from Damian, check out his website: www.liquidthinker.com If you're interested in picking up a copy of The Barcelona Way, you can find it at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Barcelona-Way-Create-High-performance-Culture/dp/1509804420/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7N5Y9ZHXPVLH&keywords=the+barcelona+way&qid=1573927147&sprefix=the+barcelo%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-1