The SHIFT Forward with Dr. Cindy Pace

What You Need to Know about Taking Culture from Paper to Practice

The SHIFT Forward with Dr. Cindy Pace

Show Notes

Workplace culture is often described in broad and aspirational terms but peoples day to day interactions are what really shape their experience. Our best workplaces build fairness into the fabric of the organization in a way where all people feel like they matter.

In this episode I’m joined by Siri Chilazi, a senior researcher at the Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard Kennedy School and an internationally recognized expert in advancing women and promoting gender equity in organizations. She's also coauthor of the award-winning book Make Work Fair: Data-Driven Design for Real Results.

Together we’ll explore why good culture doesn’t just grow out of good intention. It’s something leaders can design for, measure and improve through specific behaviors, systems, and decisions.

The SHIFT Forward with Dr. Cindy Pace releases biweekly on Tuesdays. Learn about Cindy at https://www.drcindypace.com

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