What We Do Leadership Advisory Find a Culture Consultant WHAT WE DO Culture How we look at culture Leaders set the tone within an organization. Therefore, in finding great leaders and helping them become the best possible version of themselves, we at Egon Zehnder have always worked at the very heart of organizational culture. There are many ways of describing organizational culture, but a simple definition of it is “The way things are done around here”. We believe that the best way to examine culture is by looking closely at the behaviors exhibited in an organization. In high-performing organizations, the members believe in a shared vision, which leads to shared beliefs and expectations. These in turn produce behavioral norms (or socially created standards about what constitutes appropriate or inappropriate attitudes and behaviors), that powerfully shape the behavior of individuals and groups. Looking at culture this way, it allows to measure, manage and change it. Culture is a critical driver of success Research and experience have taught us that alignment of strategy, structure, and culture – along with a clarity of purpose and values – is a powerful driver of success. There is a clear correlation between organizational culture and a firm’s performance (e. g. in terms of financial standing, market valuation, reputation, etc.). Understanding cultural norms is crucial to understanding, aligning and/or changing the organization as well as hiring and integrating new members. How we can help you Egon Zehnder’s Culture Profile is a light and versatile tool designed to help discover and unlock the true potential of culture. The tool can serve our clients in many ways and in many different situations, including: Executive Search | Exploring the culture alignment between candidates and organizations Executive Assessment | Discovering cultural preferences and contribution of the executive Team & Organizational Culture Change | Aligning and working towards a desired culture Merger & Acquisition (M&A) | Understanding and uniting two different cultures Egon Zehnder has collaborated with Prof. Charles O’Reilly (Stanford Graduate School of Business) and his team to create the Egon Zehnder Culture Profile. It is based on the Organizational Culture Profile (OCP), a scientifically validated self-report tool developed by his research team in 1991 and updated since. The OCP is well established in academic circles and has been validated and used across industries to help clients with a range of cultural challenges. We have created a proprietary version of the tool for our practice, without compromising on the validity or scientific robustness. Find a Culture Consultant Culture Consultants Find a Consultant Culture Consultants Greig Schneider BOSTON GLOBAL LEAD Greig Schneider, based in Boston, leads the firm’s Leadership Advisory practice. He was Egon Zehnder’s U. S. Managing Partner from 2010 to 2016 and… Read more Bhawana Malhotra SINGAPORE GLOBAL LEAD Bhawana Malhotra, based in Singapore, has deep expertise in health care and guides clients in the health, consumer, and technology sectors. Read more Isabelle Claus BRUSSELS Isabelle Claus is active in Egon Zehnder’s Industrial and Human Resources practices. Based in Brussels, she is a trusted advisor to clients on… Read more Hilke Öry AMSTERDAM Hilke Öry, based in Amsterdam, leads Egon Zehnder’s Financial Services practice for The Netherlands. She is also a core member of Egon Zehnder’s… Read more Dom Loehnis LONDON Dom Loehnis, based in London, works closely with media companies, including broadcasters, publishers, and information services… Read more Moritz von Campenhausen HAMBURG Moritz von Campenhausen joined Egon Zehnder in 2009 as consultant in the Hamburg office. He is widely experienced in helping individual executives… Read more Peter Flueckiger ZURICH Peter Flückiger leads the Global Chemical and Process Industries segment of Egon Zehnder’s Industrial Practice. He also advises clients in the… Read more Marc Erzberger GENEVA Marc Erzberger, is a trusted advisor to companies in the consumer, commodities, private equity, family business and not-for profit sectors. Read more Load More Thought Leadership | Culture About Us Events & Initiatives Your Career Media & News Contact Us Legal Disclaimer Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Personal Information Imprint Copyright © 2021 Egon Zehnder. All rights reserved. Egon Zehnder uses cookies and location services for analytics and to enhance site functionality and overall experience. You can read our cookie policy and change your settings by clicking this link. By continuing to use this site or by clicking “Accept” you are consenting to the use of cookies. Accept