Book review

The Culture Playbook by Daniel Coyle

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The Culture Playbook: 60 Highly Effective Actions to Help Your Group Succeed by Daniel Coyle is a practical guidebook that provides actionable steps and effective strategies that leaders can use to create a positive culture in their organisations.

The Culture Playbook: 60 Highly Effective Actions to Help Your Group Succeed is a practical guidebook that provides insights and actionable steps to create and maintain a healthy and effective organisational culture. Doyle presents a collection of 60 simple and effective strategies that leaders can use to create a positive culture in their organizations.

Some of the most important learnings and insights from the book include:

  • Culture is not something that happens by accident. It needs to be deliberately and intentionally created.
  • The most successful organizations are those with a strong and positive culture that aligns with their values and goals.
  • Leaders must set the tone for the culture they want to create and consistently model the behaviours they expect from their team members.
  • Effective communication is critical for building a positive culture. Leaders must create channels for open and honest communication and encourage team members to share their ideas and opinions.
  • Continuous learning and improvement should be embedded in the culture of the organization. Leaders should encourage their team members to take risks, experiment, and learn from failures.
  • Building a culture of trust and respect is essential for a healthy and productive workplace. Leaders should treat their team members with respect and fairness and foster an environment of psychological safety where everyone feels comfortable speaking up and sharing their ideas.
  • Celebrating successes and recognizing team members' contributions is essential for building a positive culture. Leaders should regularly acknowledge and reward their team members' hard work and achievements.

Some of the most important strategies from the book include:

  • Develop a shared purpose and vision for the organization.
  • Create opportunities for team members to connect and build relationships.
  • Foster an environment of psychological safety where everyone feels comfortable speaking up and sharing their ideas.
  • Encourage experimentation and risk-taking.
  • Implement regular feedback and coaching sessions.
  • Invest in professional development opportunities for team members.
  • Celebrate successes and recognize team members' contributions.

To hear more great insights from the author, read this insightful interview from Mckinsey.

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