This document discusses designing intentional culture and environments. It provides quotes about culture being a driver of innovation and constructing environments that nurture creativity. Participants are asked to list companies they are inspired by and specific attributes or practices. They then brainstorm new rituals or practices for their own company or team that embody shared values. The discussion emphasizes that culture is generated through ongoing contributions and that social interactions can introduce and sustain change. Participants are encouraged to level the playing field and make environments intentional.
4. What if there was as
much intentionality
around culture as
design?
5. Culture is a key driver of
innovation & creativity
6. "What we can do is construct an
environment that nurtures trusting
and respectful relationships and
unleashes everyone’s creativity.”
Ed Catmull, President
Walt Disney Animation Studios & Pixar Animation Studios
9. “Your ability to learn faster than
your competition is your only
sustainable competitive edge.”
Dr. Morgan Gerard
VP Chief Resident Anthropologist, Idea Couture
15. “How did you become you?”
Lynne Waldera
Founder and CEO, InMomentum
16. “Have an ideal dynamic in mind.”
Cameron Gray
Vice President, Engineering, Mindflash
17. Cooper U values
1 Be people, first.
2 Make time for play.
3 Create work spaces that nurture.
4 Actively celebrate success.
5 Get curious about critique.
22. Activity
1. List companies & environments you are
inspired by. Think outside of your industry.
2. List specific attributes or practices.
24. “Culture is generated from ongoing
contributions and discoveries from
both studio owners and
employees.”
David Sherwin
Success by Design
25. “Every time you add a person to the
group, the dynamic changes.”
Sarah Nelson
Principle & Founder, Tapir & Tine
27. “Social interactions are places where
you can introduce and sustain
change.”
Lynne Waldera
Founder and CEO, InMomentum