Culture Sets the Course:

Objectives:

• Describe how organizational culture influences the success or failure of a training program.

• Identify five core cultural factors that impact training effectiveness

• Evaluate your center’s culture using a structured audit tool to pinpoint strengths and areas for growth.

• Explain the role trainers play in shaping new hires’ perception of the agency and reinforcing organizational culture.

• Recognize key qualities of trainers who positively influence morale, retention, and performance.

• Apply strategies to better align training practices with desired cultural outcomes

Description

Even the most well-designed training program can crumble in the wrong environment. In Culture Sets the Course, we explore how organizational culture directly influences the effectiveness, longevity, and impact of your training initiatives.

This interactive session dives into five core cultural impact areas and gives you tools to evaluate and strengthen each. Through real examples, self-assessment activities, and practical strategies, you’ll learn how to create a culture where training doesn't just exist, it thrives.

Whether you're a training leader, supervisor, or someone passionate about shaping your center’s future, this session will help you align culture with curriculum, empower your trainers, and build a foundation that fuels success from day one.