Resources

Research, knowledge, and perspective are the currency of our profession. We are actively engaged in academic research on culture and culture change, as well as professional and scholarly writing and public speaking. A sample of current and recent work is below.

White Papers and Journal articles:

• Driving Change Through Career Models — An Operating System for Talent. White Paper, 2012
  Abstract:  Using two client case studies, read how integrated talent infrastructure through career models can drive organizational transformation.  Typical approaches to integrated talent management either lead with a technology solution and/or don’t go far enough in engaging employees.  A career model based approach as the platform solves for this.
• Career Models and Culture Change at Microsoft. ODN Journal, 2007, David White (co-author)
  Abstract: This paper asks and answers the question: What are the intervention options for driving culture change in a company that continues to benefit from success, and lacks a burning platform for change? The answer: Focusing on employee motivation in the context of career opportunities while directly linking strategic business changes to employee behavior. (view PDF)

Magazines and Newspaper articles:

• The Impact of Recession on Culture:  And What it Means for Organizations and Leaders (International Risk Consultants online publication , 2012)
  The non-abridged version posted on this site provides examples of the impact of economic hardship on national and organizational cultures, as well as five personal strategies for coping within rapidly changing environments.
• Bridge Over Troubled Borders
  Lisa Koss interviewed on the topic of communication between Mexico and U.S. Latino Perspectives, 2008
• Diversity Dilemmas
  Abhay Padgaonkar and Lisa Koss co-write on common diversity issues along with insights for resolution.  The Business Journal, 2007
• Senalan Estrategias Para Negociar
  Lisa Koss interviewed on strategies in negotiating across cultures (El Mural (newspaper, Mexico), 2004

Talks & Presentations:

• Organizational Culture: What is it, and what to do about it
  A short overview of organizational culture theory and practice. 2010, Presentation.