Labo - Marshmallow Challenge. Several years ago, here at TED, Peter Skillman introduced us to a design exercise called the Marshmallow Challenge.
Its goal was simple: in eighteen minutes, teams of four must build the tallest freestanding structure out of 20 sticks of spaghetti, one yard of tape, one yard of string, and one marshmallow. The marshmallow has to be on top. Cultural Transformational Tools (CTT) Cultural Transformation Tools (CTT) Overview and Product Features Think about the last time you worked in an organisation where there was excitement in the air; where you felt the organisation cared about your growth and development; where everything possible was done to enhance the customer experience; and where everyone was pulling in the same direction.
Almost certainly, that was a high performing organisation. The purpose of CTT is to support leaders in building high-performance, values-driven cultures that attract and keep talented people and increase staff engagement. The Cultural Web - Aligning your organization's culture with strategy - Strategy Skills Training from MindTools. Aligning your Organization's Culture with Strategy © iStockphotoRidofranz Many aspects of organizations are interconnected.
What is the first thing that pops in your mind when you hear the term corporate culture? A great many people refer to the classic phrase coined by the McKinsey organization, that culture is "how we do things around here".