Books by Sheila Margolis
Dr. Sheila Margolis has published books and written book chapters on organizational culture and managing change.
Building a Culture of Distinction Program
The Building a Culture of Distinction program includes two books, Building a Culture of Distinction: Activities and Tools to Lead Organizational Change (2008)–the leader guide for the program, and Building a Culture of Distinction: Participant Workbook (2008)–the employee guide for the program.
Building a Culture of Distinction: Activities and Tools to Lead Organizational Change is the Leader Workbook for the program.
- A comprehensive, step-by-step, do-it-yourself guide with activities and tools to define, shape and manage your organization’s culture
- Your guide to lead a Core Culture definition workshop
- A four-phased process for managing change in your organization
- Numerous options for defining your culture–choose the method that works best for your organization
- A program to infuse a united focus and a feeling of community throughout your organization
- An auditing process to build an aligned workplace that is principle-focused, purposeful and personally fulfilling
- Dozens of embedded Leader Notes placed strategically throughout the guide to seamlessly direct you through the process
- Tools to ensure that your culture becomes the powerful force that drives your business
Building a Culture of Distinction: Participant Workbook is the workbook for those who will attend a Building a Culture of Distinction workshop.
- Background information on the the Five Ps and alignment
- Worksheets and practical tools so everyone participates
- Participant materials for a Core Culture definition workshop
- Solutions to guide each employee in living the culture every day
Using the Building a Culture of Distinction Program, first, you will learn how to define your Core Culture–the Purpose, Philosophy and Priorities. Then, you will conduct a Core Culture Alignment Audit to evaluate changes needed throughout the organization to live the principles and values that will generate success. Finally, you will create a Core Culture Alignment Plan to guide everyone through the change process.
There Is No Place Like Work
There Is No Place Like Work: Seven Leadership Insights for Creating a Workplace to Call Home
Dr. Margolis is also co-author of There Is No Place Like Work: Seven Leadership Insights for Creating a Workplace to Call Home, Gibbs Smith, Publisher (2006).
This easy-to-read book is an ideal resource on the principles of Core Culture and alignment.
- A practical business parable with case examples of the Core Culture principles
- The path to achieve organizational success and find personal meaning through work
- Seven insights that successful organizations use to produce compelling results
There Is No Place Like Work: Job Seeker Manual
Complete the worksheets in the There Is No Place Like Work: Job Seeker Manual to help you find a workplace culture that is a fit for you.
A step-by-step guide to find the right workplace
- A method to evaluate if a workplace is right for you
- Strategies to determine your fit with a potential company
Tools to use in your job search
- Your personal Core Culture Map defining the principles that matter to you
- Questions to use to define the Core Culture of a prospective company
- A framework to guide you in your job search
Organizational Identity, Future Organizational Images and the Construction of Organizational Identification in a Merger Environment
Dr. Margolis’ dissertation on organization culture and change–Organizational Identity, Future Organizational Images, and the Construction of Organizational Identification in a Merger Environment, Doctoral Dissertation (1998)–explains the original research for her work. Download the document here.
