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EPISODE · Feb 15, 2022 · 11 MIN

Episode 38: Leadership and Organisational Culture

from Engaging People, Powering Companies - The Leadership Podcast · host Amrit Sandhar

Dame Cressida Dick resigned as the Commissioner of the London Metropolitan Police, after the Mayor of London declared he has lost confidence in her plans to improve the culture of the organisation. This followed recent revelations of the conduct of certain police officers who had shared racist, homophobic and misogynistic views through WhatsApp messages. Leaders are critical to an organisational culture and this case highlights the expectation on leaders, and the impact they can have.  

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The prime function of leaders is often seen as driving organisational performance, but if the culture isn't aligned to the values of the organisation, it will inevitably impact on very performance they are looking to improve. Following the recent resignation of Dame Cressida Dick from the London Metropolitan Police after losing the confidence of the London Mayor, it increases the focus on leaders and the critical role they play in creating the culture within an organisation. Do we expect them to single-handedly change a culture? How can they empower others to hold fellow employees to account when behaviours are expressed, which are totally out of alignment to the organisation? Join Amrit Sandhar as he explores how leaders can support the creation of an aligned culture

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