120 | Crafting culture: unearthing and shaping the heart of your business, with Louise Kennedy

If you’re stuck about defining or shaping culture in your organisation, you’re not alone. The concept often appears fuzzy, theoretical, and more suited for addressing in large corporations than smaller teams. But it’s a vital component of every thriving workplace. In this episode of HR Coffee Time host, Fay Wallis is joined by Louise Kennedy from Oculus HR, known for her ability to simplify seemingly complex things into clear, actionable steps.

Key Takeaways

• Culture can feel complex and difficult to define, but it is essential for the success of any organization.
• Defining culture can happen at different stages of a business's growth.
• Involving employees in defining culture is crucial for unearthing the ‘now’ culture.
• Values play a significant role in shaping culture.
• Engaging senior leadership in culture conversations is essential for driving culture change.

Useful Links

• Connect with Fay on LinkedIn
• Fay’s website: Bright Sky Career Coaching
• Connect with Louise on LinkedIn
• Louise’s website: Oculus HR

Other Relevant HR Coffee Time Episodes

• Episode 114: What workplace culture is, how to measure it & a surprising way to improve it, with Arend Boersema
• Episode 88: How to write a compelling business case & get approval for your idea, with Jo Taylor

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