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Every organization possesses a culture. Some cultures are designed and maintained while others develop unintentionally or organically. Moreover, the staff may have one perception of an organization while the public may perceive something entirely different. Organizations evolve over time from internal factors (acquiring new staff, goals, and programs) and from external factors (changes in the economy, technology, and politics). Here you can learn more about how to develop your culture and help steer your organization in the right direction.

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	Presentations "Coming to Terms with Growth: Effects on Organizational Community and Culture" Nina Herzog, Milano Graduate School of Management and Urban Policy, New School University Format: Powerpoint. A presentation from Idealist's 2003 Putting People at the Center conference. "Creating an Organizational Culture: What, Why, and How?" Cathy Wasserman, Support Center for Nonprofit Management Format: Word. A presentation from Idealist's 2003 Putting People at the Center conference. "Downsizing: Helping Your Organization Make Tough Decisions and Survive in Challenging Times" Janis von Culin, Von Culin Associates Format: Powerpoint. A presentation from Idealist's 2003 Putting People at the Center conference. "Resources for 'Downsizing: Helping Your Organization Make Tough Decisions and Survive in Challenging Times'" Janis von Culin, Von Culin Associates Format: Word. A presentation from Idealist's 2003 Putting People at the Center conference. "HR's Role in Developing Organizational Culture" Thyonne Gordon, A Place Called Home Youth Center Format: Powerpoint. A presentation from Idealist's 2004 Putting People at the Center conference. "Knowledge Management: Where Does HR Fit?" Christine Kelly, Stern School of Business, New York University Format: Word. A presentation from Idealist's 2003 Putting People at the Center conference. "Monitoring Trends In Human Resources" Camille Baxter, Impact Coaching & Consulting, and Beth Ann Wilson, Career Consultant Format: Word. A presentation from Idealist's 2003 Putting People at the Center conference. "Organizational Culture" Cathy Wasserman, Support Center for Nonprofit Management Format: Word. A presentation from Idealist's 2003 Putting People at the Center conference. "Recent Trends in Corporate HR and How They May Apply to You" Camille Baxter, Impact Coaching & Consulting, and Beth Ann Wilson, Career Consultant Format: Word. A presentation from Idealist's 2003 Putting People at the Center conference. "Recent Trends in Corporate HR and How They Apply To You" Jim Morris, MBL Group Format: Powerpoint. A presentation from Idealist's 2004 Putting People at the Center conference. "Strategic Links: Aligning Organizational Culture, Business Strategies and Performance Management" Larry Beers, James E. Rocco Associates, Inc Format: Powerpoint. A presentation from Idealist's 2004 Putting People at the Center conference. "The 'Cross-Over' from Business to Nonprofit" Priscilla Rosenwald, Leadership Recruiters Format: Word. A presentation from Idealist's 2003 Putting People at the Center conference. "The Nuts & Bolts of Knowledge Management" Linda F. Crafts, Cumulus Resources, LLC Format: Powerpoint. A presentation from Idealist's 2004 Putting People at the Center conference.
	Web Resources Civic Practices Network, Brandeis University "Re-linking Work and Family: A Catalyst for Organizational Change" (undated) IHRIM E-journal Monthly e-journal that includes reviews of timely articles and books of interest to current thought leaders and senior executives in the HR and IT field. Personnel Review A journal reporting on academic research in the human resources field with a focus on strategic, innovative HR management. (Online and in print) Small Business Trends Newsletter Published every three weeks by Small Business Trends LLC, includes workforce trends, articles, and global reports. The Hybrid Vigor Institute, for The Surdna Foundation "Organizing Change from the Inside Out: Emerging Models of Internal Collaboration in Philanthropy" (2004) Format: PDF The Learning Organization An international journal focusing on the development of a "culture of learning"—an environment where individual employees continually learn and contribute that knowledge to the organization, thereby opening the organization to change. (Online and in print) Transitionguides.com Useful guidance for nonprofits going through transitions. Back to Top