Case Interview Preparation & Management Consulting | Strategy | Critical Thinking

In this episode, Krista White, coauthor of Culture Design and cofounder of Culture Design Lab explains how leaders can treat culture as a strategic lever rather than an HR initiative.  1. Culture is inseparable from strategy Krista stresses that culture cannot be treated as background. It determines whether strategic plans survive contact with execution. “We were noticing that there was a gap in people knowing how to connect culture with strategy. Our hope is that this book serves as a practical guide.” Leaders who design culture deliberately create alignment and resilience. Those who ignore it risk drift and underperformance. 2. Leadership presence remains essential Digital tools cannot replace visible leadership. “Everyone should be able to get five minutes with you. The CEO should not be a high on a hill person who is not reachable.” Walking the floor and observing frontline conditions show employees what leadership values. 3. Rituals make values real Rituals translate values into behavior. “The rituals th