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X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-10-02 17:00
Culture & Strategy - Few companies deeply consider their desired culture or how to integrate it [1] - Successful companies effectively align culture and strategy [1] Resources - Podcast explores the integration of culture and strategy in successful companies [1]
The cultural ties that gently bind | Jeannine Bogaard | TEDxPasadena
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-02 14:53
Good morning. Pasadena was not considered that nice in 1970 when my parents moved here. It was affordable, close to downtown LA, and they felt like it might be a good place to bring up a family.There were three of us then. Uh, and my second brother was born in 1972. I remember that day at age eight as one of the happiest days of my life.We all went to a racially and ethnically public school. We ran around barefoot in the streets, made forts and treasure maps of the Royal Seiko with all the neighborhood kids ...
The Key to Building Strong Teams
Bloomberg Originals· 2025-10-01 16:00
Culture & Fandom - The company emphasizes the importance of creating a strong internal culture and energy, drawing parallels from the world of baseball [1] - Storytelling and ritual are identified as key components in building this culture and fostering fandom [1] - Fandom is seen as a valuable asset, with user-generated content on social media providing insights into fan behavior and preferences [3] Product & Marketing - The company leverages fan-driven trends and rituals, such as the association of the color yellow with specific activities, to inform product development and marketing strategies [3] - The company aims to integrate details observed from fan behavior, whether in venues or on social media, into the larger brand story and product offerings [3] - The company seeks individuals who can identify and capitalize on these fan-driven details [3]
X @Forbes
Forbes· 2025-09-30 09:00
Organizational Performance - Mid-level managers are crucial for driving organizational performance [1] - Empowering mid-level managers can significantly impact strategy and culture [1] Strategic Importance - Mid-level managers are the engine of strategy [1] - They are also the engine of culture [1]
Cómo Lo Digo?: Microsoft Employees Share Their Favorite Cultural Sayings
Microsoft· 2025-09-29 16:04
I'm from Paraguay Yo soy de Paraguay and they usually say y luego me dicen “Oh my gosh ”¡Oh, Dios! you're the first person Eres la primera persona from Paraguay I'm meeting." de Paraguay que conozco. " I’m guilty! ¡Soy culpable! You said it! ¡Tú me dijiste! Same. Yo también. My name is Eduardo Mi nombre es Eduardo I'm a privacy technologist y soy Técnico de Privacidad at Microsoft en Microsoft and I help ayudo a our security teams nuestro equipo de Seguridad protect our customers in a way a proteger a nuest ...
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-09-29 11:15
Technology and culture are conspiring to make the individual, rather than the firm, the animating force of commercial life https://t.co/1y64iOZTuHIllustration: Simon Bailly/Sepia https://t.co/jfnElbFDAd ...
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-09-29 00:00
In two recently published books, “Exophony” and “Archipelago of the Sun”, Tawada Yoko explores the spaces between cultures, genders, epochs and species https://t.co/DTcsMULNc8 ...
What if all cultures are just Glitches of Geography? | Hammad Khan | TEDxUniversity of Peshawar
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-26 15:37
Cultural Differences & Geography - Cultures are shaped by geography, not just tradition or divine revelation [1] - Different environments (deserts, mountains, cities) teach different values and behaviors [1] - Geography influences community formation and can lead to stronger local identities than national values [2] - Misunderstandings arise when communities with different geographical influences interact [2] - Glorifying culture more than national identity perpetuates division, even in globalization [2] Overcoming Cultural Barriers - Accepting that no culture is superior fosters curiosity and reduces judgment [3] - Viewing differences as opportunities for betterment promotes connection [4] - Connecting with others requires understanding their landscape and avoiding judgment [4][5] Societal Progress - Societal progress is linked to natural resources and geography, not race or intelligence [1] - Access to resources (tameable animals, rivers, coastlines) impacts societal development [1] - Unequal access to resources can create imbalances and misunderstandings between communities [2]