Why changing company culture is so hard.
26 Mar 2025 · 1 min

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In this brief talk, the speaker explains why entrenched organizational culture is extremely hard to shift, using a "small boat versus oil tanker" analogy to illustrate that building a new, smaller culture can be easier than trying to reverse a massive, established one. He emphasizes the need for businesses to clearly define their core values, translate those values into concrete, non‑negotiable behavioral standards, and enforce accountability. Employees who cannot meet these standards should be considered a poor fit for the organization, implying that sometimes a clean break—starting anew—is the most practical solution.










