Dave Duarte: The Small World Phenomenon: Why Cultural Change Begins with Exclusivity

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We explore why effective culture change requires a counterintuitive approach. Discover how creating an exclusive 'small world' of change agents can transform organisational culture more effectively than company-wide initiatives. Dave shares practical insights on leveraging people, artifacts, rituals, tools, and stories to create aspirational change that scales naturally, challenging conventional wisdom about inclusivity in the process of transformation.

7 May English South Africa Management · Self-Improvement

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