In this episode of The Strategy Catalyst Dispatch, we explore a commonly cited theme in strategic plans that rarely gets commensurate investment: culture transformation. Matt Terry, Chief Strategy Officer at Wellstar Health System, shares how Wellstar has positioned culture as a strategic pillar to make it visible, measurable, and fundable alongside other enterprise priorities. Building on Strategy Catalyst’s Strategic Plan Compendium we examine:

• How leaders are balancing culture transformation against near-term workforce needs
• Which initiatives are proving most effective at reducing turnover and showing real ROI
• How pipeline development and partnerships are being used not just to fill roles, but to reinforce culture and engagement
• Which metrics executives and boards find most credible for tracking cultural change

To read the full Strategic Plan Compendium, click here: https://hmacademy.com/insights/strategy-catalyst/workforce/strategic-plan-compendium-learning-from-peer-health-system-strategic-plans

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