Episode 41

Company Values Masterclass with Lynn Walder, Founder & Principal of Executive Management Partners

In this episode, we had the pleasure of welcoming back Lynn Walder, our first repeat guest, to dive into the pitfalls and best practices of defining culture and core values for growing companies. There has been a shift in how companies invest in and operationalize culture over the past two decades. Lynn shares insights from her extensive experience, including the importance of early core value implementation, the challenges of aligning leadership actions with stated values, and the need for clear communication and accountability. We also discuss various assessments Lynn uses to help biotech companies define and uphold their foundational values, and how these values guide companies through times of change and crisis.

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00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back

00:34 The Evolution of Culture in Biotech

03:01 Defining and Implementing Core Values

05:52 Challenges in Aligning Leadership with Core Values

10:27 The Importance of Early Implementation

16:32 Assessments and Frameworks for Leadership

23:59 Operationalizing Values in Biotech

37:49 Transparency and Communication in Leadership

39:58 Conclusion and Contact Information

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