In episode 10, I discuss how my personal experiences shaped the way I approach culture building. I never considered myself an extrovert—it was simply a matter of necessity due to teaching desktop applications to new students every day for three years, hosting a live event in front of 2,000 people and delivering virtual e-learning training to over 3,000 people from six countries. I needed to support my family and that’s what the job required.

The Get Engaged! Strategies for building an engaged work culture book and workbook are available on Amazon.

Episode 9 explains how building an engaged culture is not a single program, tool or event—it’s a series of items that connect to create a culture of trust and engagement. This book is part of a complete solution to help you learn, document and present your engagement culture and strategy. The Get Engaged! book offers information, tools, lists, case studies and tips. The Get Engaged! podcast offers additional insights beyond the scope of the book. The Get Engaged! workbook provides a process to brainstorm and document your ideas. The Get Engaged! PowerPoint lets you copy information from your workbook to assist in a logical presentation format.

The Get Engaged! Strategies for building an engaged work culture book and workbook are available on Amazon.

Episode 7 focuses on delivering large in-person events. When done right, engaging events will help build your culture as the message is clear, the technology works and the presenters are effective, resulting in trust. Delivering informative and memorable events is not an accident—a great deal of planning and preparation is required. Regardless of the technology or modality you’re using, your programs need to be built on solid content, prepared speakers, stable technology and high production values.

The Get Engaged! Strategies for building an engaged work culture book and workbook are available on Amazon.