Strategy & Culture Conversations Across Alberta (Episode 1)
In this inaugural episode of our new podcast, Trina McCarroll discusses the importance of integrating strategy, culture, and transformation to build high-performing teams that deliver greater impact. She emphasizes that many organizations fail to achieve their goals because they treat these elements as separate initiatives. Through real-world examples and insights from across Alberta, Trina highlights the need for intentional leadership and courage in developing thriving organizations.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Too many organizations build plans that look great on paper but never deliver the impact they hoped for.
High-performing teams need to operate within thriving organizations.
It takes courage to develop strategy, collaborating with your team to make intentional choices.
When strategy, culture and transformation are approached in silos, things begin to break down.
You cannot lead strategy, culture, and transformation in isolation; they inform one another.
Building thriving organizations starts with three overlapping pillars: coherent strategy, connected culture, and compelling transformation.
Momentum builds when people see what they're part of and why it matters.
Leaders must navigate uncertainty and shifting expectations while helping teams adapt and deliver.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to Strategy and Culture Conversations
02:13 The Three Pillars of Thriving Organizations
04:59 Integrating Strategy, Culture, and Transformation
05:58 Looking Ahead: Future Episodes and Reflections
ABOUT TRINA MCCARROLL:
Trina McCarroll, CPF, CPHR helps leaders build thriving, high-performing teams through strategic planning, culture building, and transformation journeys. The team at McCarroll Consulting specializes in supporting municipalities, post-secondary institutions, and purpose-driven organizations across Alberta. Drawing on years of experience in facilitation and organizational transformation, Trina brings practical insight, curiosity, and courage to every conversation.
Learn more about McCarroll Consulting at www.mccarrollconsulting.com or connect with Trina on Linked In.
ABOUT STRATEGY & CULTURE CONVERSATIONS:
Strategy & Culture Conversations explores how senior leaders across Alberta navigate complexity, make intentional choices, and create teams where people can contribute their best work towards organizational success.
