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Aligning People. Building Culture. Driving Change. 

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Its the ability to bring people together around a shared vision, foster a culture that empowers them, and take meaningful action when it matters most. Building Culture. Leaders must constantly ask: Do our people understand the “why” behind our work? Its reflected in every interaction, process, and decision.

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Shifting power: How the Ford Foundation’s DEI commitment is transforming culture and impact 

Candid

That refocus of our mission would be reflected in our grantmaking, but we also wanted to ensure it was reflected within our institution. We knew our staff needed to reflect the diverse communities we serve. We’ve also developed and shared toolkits to help other grantmakers integrate DEI values into their work.

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Inside J.Crew’s strategy to be at the ‘center of culture’

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And last summer, it dropped work jackets and sweatshirts made in collaboration with the FX show The Bear , which was heading into its third season. We’re looking to partners who can help put us at the center of culture, she says. They just feel culturally relevant and feel great from a creative perspective.

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Creating Your 2025 Roadmap to Excellence 

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Align Goals with Member Needs: Ensure your goals reflect what matters most to your members. How.orgSource Can Help: We work with associations to create actionable, future-focused strategies that align with industry trends and member needs, ensuring your vision is resilient and achievable.

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Innovative Leadership — Culture Doesn’t Have to Eat Strategy: Tending to Human Factors During Strategic Planning

Blue Avocado

The phrase “culture eats strategy for breakfast” is often true – certainly there are situations where strategy is consumed by culture – but strategy and culture are not mutually exclusive. In the end, we believe this expansive process worked well. Why not tend to them both at the same time during strategic planning?

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To lead in DEI: Disrupting inequality requires disrupting culture  

Candid

Integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) values into an organization’s culture, however, requires intentional effort and awareness. At the Ford Foundation, where I serve as vice president and chief people officer, we’re deeply committed to working toward equality. We set the living wage as the minimum for our U.S.

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Strategies for Building a Future-Ready Association in 2025 and Beyond 

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This blog explores practical steps that will help associations align their strategy, culture, and technology to become future-ready and resilient in 2025 and beyond. Foster an Innovative and Adaptive Culture Culture is the backbone of resilience. Regular training keeps your team adaptable and prepared for change.