Discover the Building a Culture of Distinction Program

Dr. Sheila Margolis has created the Building a Culture of Distinction program. Certainly, use this program to define organizational culture and manage change.

Use these workbooks to conduct an organizational culture assessment and manage cultural change

The two workbooks in the program: Facilitator Guide and Participant Workbook

To clarify, the program consists of two workbooks: one for the facilitator(s) of the program and HR. And, one is for each program participant.

• Use these workbooks to conduct an organizational culture assessment. That is to say, use them to define your organization’s Core Culture. To clarify, use them to define the Purpose, Philosophy and Priorities of your organization.
• Then, conduct an Alignment Audit to evaluate changes needed throughout the organization. In other words, uncover practices and projections to live the core principles and values that will generate success.
• Finally, you will create an Alignment Plan. To sum up, the plan will guide you in implementing the changes needed for alignment of the Five Ps.

These two books–the Facilitator Guide and Participant Workbook–will take you, step-by-step, through the process.

“I had everyone on the Executive Committee read your book, “There Is No Place Like Work.” I purchased the “Building a Culture of Distinction” workbooks for everyone and we met over the last 2 days and went through the workbook covering just Phase 1 of the program.  It was a wonderful experience for the group and very eye opening. We were able to define our Core Culture and are going to use that as framework for goal setting. Your program has been wonderful.”

Thanks again,

Jennifer Manzanera, SPHR, Corporate Director, Human Resources Greenwood Communities and Resorts

1. Building a Culture of Distinction: FACILITATOR Guide for Defining Organizational Culture and Managing Change

Buy the Facilitator Guide on Amazon.

Buy the eBook version at Amazon.com or buy through the Apple Books app.

Or contact Sheila directly to purchase books.

Use the Facilitator Guide to learn more about conducting an organizational culture assessment. Firstly, you must define the Core Culture. Secondly, you must audit how well you are living it and find ways to improve alignment. Finally, each person must practice and project the principles defined as the core. Behaviors are what matter.

This program offers activities and tools. In short, the aim is for your culture to be a powerful force that drives your business.

• This is a comprehensive, step-by-step, do-it-yourself guide. To clarify, it includes activities and tools to define, shape and manage your organization’s culture.
• Use this guide for leading an organizational culture assessment.
• Discover how to implement a four-phased process for managing change in your organization.
• Use the organizational assessment questions and activities to define the unique culture of your organization.
• The workbook offers options for defining your culture. In short, you can choose the method that works best for your organization.
• This program infuses a united focus. That is to say, going though the process promotes a feeling of community throughout your organization.
• To help you evaluate cultural change, you can use the audit process to guide you. To sum up, uncover what new practices are needed to be living your principles.
• Be sure to read the dozens of embedded Facilitator Notes. To clarify, these Notes are placed strategically throughout the guide.

Worksheets support the eBook version of Building a Culture of Distinction. Therefore, you can download the following worksheets at these links:

• Purpose Statement Options To Be Evaluated
• Philosophy Options To Be Evaluated
• Priority Options To Be Evaluated
• Core Culture Map
• Alignment Audit
• Alignment Plan

2. Building a Culture of Distinction: PARTICIPANT Workbook for Defining Organizational Culture and Managing Change

Buy the Participant Workbook on Amazon.

To clarify, use this workbook for each employee taking part in the Building a Culture of Distinction Program.

• Background information on the the Five Ps and alignment
• Worksheets and practical tools so everyone participates
• Participant materials for a Core Culture definition workshop
• Worksheets for alignment of Practices and Projections with the Core Culture
• Solutions to guide each employee in living the culture every day