Contemporary Leadership Advisors

Research shows that when employees have a powerful and consistent experience of an organization’s culture, they are more engaged, productive, and committed to staying longer. This experience hinges on the daily actions of people leaders, who play a crucial role in shaping and delivering this cultural experience. However, many people leaders lack the necessary tools and knowledge to effectively deliver an inspiring experience of culture in the course of day-to-day business. Equipping people leaders to model and reinforce the culture is not just beneficial - it’s essential. In today’s fast-paced and hybrid work environments, the leaders who make the most impact are those who not only shape the culture but also actively champion it, ensuring it aligns seamlessly with organizational goals. Empowering your leaders to become these cultural carriers is the key to driving success in this new era. In this 90-minute Think Tank, CLA’s Culture Practice will focus on equipping your people leaders to effectively deliver your organization’s culture. Our team will share a research-backed methodology to equip and empower leaders to deliver their culture to their in-person, remote, or hybrid teams, recognizing its crucial role in high performance and retention. Through interactive discussions and reflective exercises, participants will gain actionable insights to enhance leaders’ understanding of company culture and values, equipping them to embody these values, deliver a values-aligned experience to their teams, and foster a culture that drives success in today’s hybrid work environments. This session is intended for executives, board members, investors, HR professionals, and people leaders dedicated to shaping and sustaining organizational culture. Join us on September 19th, 12 – 1:30 pm ET, for this powerful conversation on leading with values. Register here: http://tiny.cc/d21izz

As businesses evolve, the significance of a robust onboarding process cannot be overstated—it sets the tone for employee engagement and productivity from day one. However, effective onboarding isn’t just about orientation; it's a strategic opportunity to align new hires with your organization’s culture, driving 82% higher employee retention and 45% higher productivity. In this 90-minute Think Tank, CLA’s Culture Practice will guide you through data-driven tactics to tailor your onboarding to your unique culture, ensuring a seamless integration that boosts cohesion and performance. Through interactive dialogue and reflective exercises, attendees will have the opportunity to collect actionable tactics and strategies aimed to redefine your onboarding approach. This session is intended for executives, HR leaders, and people leaders shaping organizational culture inside their own organizations. Please join us on August 29th, 12 – 1:30 pm ET, for an opportunity to transform your culture through onboarding. Register here: http://tiny.cc/kul5zz

CLA is delighted to announce some new additions to the firm! Welcome Jasmine Mortazavi, Mia Behrens, and Emma Chung. We are all excited to work and collaborate with you in supporting our clients.

With over 40% of the global workforce currently experiencing burnout, fostering connection and belonging has never been more apparent for engaging and retaining talent. Research indicates that cultivating a sense of connection and belonging among employees can yield remarkable results, potentially tripling key metrics such as business outcomes, engagement, productivity, job commitment, and overall well-being. Moreover, these initiatives contribute to bolstering resilience, ensuring physical safety, promoting productivity, fostering employee advocacy, and nurturing psychological well-being. In this 90-minute session, participants will gain insights into what a connected culture truly entails. Through interactive dialogue and reflective exercises, attendees will have the opportunity to collect actionable tactics and strategies aimed enhancing connection and belonging within their organizations, regardless of the evolving dynamics of where, when, and how your people work.   This session is intended for executives, HR leaders, and people leaders shaping organizational culture inside their own organizations. Please join us on July 11th, 12 – 1:30 pm ET, for an opportunity to reignite talent engagement. Register here: http://tiny.cc/51jlyz

With over 40% of the global workforce currently experiencing burnout, fostering connection and belonging has never been more apparent for engaging and retaining talent. Research indicates that cultivating a sense of connection and belonging among employees can yield remarkable results, potentially tripling key metrics such as business outcomes, engagement, productivity, job commitment, and overall well-being. Moreover, these initiatives contribute to bolstering resilience, ensuring physical safety, promoting productivity, fostering employee advocacy, and nurturing psychological well-being. In this 90-minute session, participants will gain insights into what a connected culture truly entails. Through interactive dialogue and reflective exercises, attendees will have the opportunity to collect actionable tactics and strategies aimed enhancing connection and belonging within their organizations, regardless of the evolving dynamics of where, when, and how your people work.   This session is intended for executives, HR leaders, and people leaders shaping organizational culture inside their own organizations. Please join us on July 11th, 12 – 1:30 pm ET, for an opportunity to reignite talent engagement. Register here: http://tiny.cc/51jlyz

Come check out our Think Tank next week on leveraging culture to maximize the value from M&As!

Mergers and acquisitions offer unparalleled opportunities to amplify and expedite organizational growth and transformation in today's dynamic business landscape. However, 70% or more of M&A transactions fail to realize the intended value – with the integration of cultures and people as the key to unlocking the full potential of these strategic moves. Join us for this 90-minute Think Tank event, "Culture Fusion: Maximizing Merger and Acquisition Value through Culture," where we'll tackle one of the most pressing challenges facing organizations in the M&A arena. CLA's Culture Practice team will provide compelling insights and strategies to address this widespread challenge, followed by facilitating an interactive dialogue to share tactics and actionable insights to help organizations navigate the complexities of cultural integration and drive enhanced productivity and value creation. Discover how understanding and aligning multiple cultures in the M&A process can be a game-changer for your organization's success. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn, strategize, and network with industry peers and thought leaders focused on this critical topic. Register here: http://tiny.cc/udr0yz

Mergers and acquisitions offer unparalleled opportunities to amplify and expedite organizational growth and transformation in today's dynamic business landscape. However, 70% or more of M&A transactions fail to realize the intended value – with the integration of cultures and people as the key to unlocking the full potential of these strategic moves. Join us for this 90-minute Think Tank event, "Culture Fusion: Maximizing Merger and Acquisition Value through Culture," where we'll tackle one of the most pressing challenges facing organizations in the M&A arena. CLA's Culture Practice team will provide compelling insights and strategies to address this widespread challenge, followed by facilitating an interactive dialogue to share tactics and actionable insights to help organizations navigate the complexities of cultural integration and drive enhanced productivity and value creation. Discover how understanding and aligning multiple cultures in the M&A process can be a game-changer for your organization's success. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn, strategize, and network with industry peers and thought leaders focused on this critical topic. Register here: http://tiny.cc/udr0yz

Talent development and performance management are top of mind for many HR and people leaders. Just as the business arena has evolved dramatically over the last few years, so too has best-in-class thinking about how to develop and retain employees. What has become clear is that one of the best predictors of high performance and employee longevity is the integration of organizational culture into all aspects of talent management.      In this 90-minute Think Tank, CLA’s Culture Practice team will present an overview of a culturally aligned approach to development followed by interactive dialogue to share tactics and strategies aimed at strengthening all aspects of talent management by leveraging your company’s unique culture.      This session is intended for executives and HR/people leaders addressing development inside their organizations. Please join us on May 16th, 12 – 1:30 pm ET, for an opportunity to evaluate and bolster the alignment between your organization’s culture and development processes.    Register here: http://tiny.cc/9hasxz

Talent development and performance management are top of mind for many HR and people leaders. Just as the business arena has evolved dramatically over the last few years, so too has best-in-class thinking about how to develop and retain employees. What has become clear is that one of the best predictors of high performance and employee longevity is the integration of organizational culture into all aspects of talent management.      In this 90-minute Think Tank, CLA’s Culture Practice team will present an overview of a culturally aligned approach to development followed by interactive dialogue to share tactics and strategies aimed at strengthening all aspects of talent management by leveraging your company’s unique culture.      This session is intended for executives and HR/people leaders addressing development inside their organizations. Please join us on May 16th, 12 – 1:30 pm ET, for an opportunity to evaluate and bolster the alignment between your organization’s culture and development processes.    Register here: http://tiny.cc/9hasxz