“Timeless Lessons” – Anthropology, Workplace Culture and the Power of Generative Organizations

Derek Newberry is Head of Organization and Culture Design at co:collective and co-author of the book “The Culture Puzzle: Harnessing the Forces That Drive Your Organization’s Success” which offers a proven model for identifying and leveraging the essential elements of any culture. Mike Petrusky asks Derek about his passion for helping organizations thrive by defining … Continue reading "“Timeless Lessons” – Anthropology, Workplace Culture and the Power of Generative Organizations"

“Timeless Lessons” – Anthropology, Workplace Culture and the Power of Generative Organizations

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Derek Newberry is Head of Organization and Culture Design at co:collective and co-author of the book “The Culture Puzzle: Harnessing the Forces That Drive Your Organization’s Success” which offers a proven model for identifying and leveraging the essential elements of any culture. Mike Petrusky asks Derek about his passion for helping organizations thrive by defining their core purpose, strategic vision, and cultural values while they explore the role of the workplace in 2024. They discuss the challenges of disconnection and fragmentation inside organizations and wonder if in-person office experiences might help foster better collaboration. Mike and Derek agree that flexibility is essential, but also see the value of creating an attractive workplace that provides spaces that support creativity, personal connections and inspirational events. Storytelling, relationship-building, and encouraging bottom-up innovation are key principles to help you create a great culture, and enable you to be a Workplace Innovator for your organization!

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As Director of Podcasts at Eptura, Mike Petrusky hosts both the Workplace Innovator Podcast and the Asset Champion Podcast, sharing thought leadership with CRE, FM, and IT leaders in the digital and hybrid workplace. Mike has produced more than 500 podcast episodes listened to in over 111 countries. As an in-demand public speaker, Mike engages audiences at numerous industry events each year, including International Facility Management Association and CoreNet conferences, focusing on the human element of workplace and facility management.

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