Why Culture Eats Strategy for Lunch Is the Key to High-Performing Teams and Organizations [Video]

Any experienced project manager knows the importance of having a clear scope, defined milestones, and a robust risk management plan. Yet, even the most perfectly engineered project can falter if the organizational culture isn’t supportive. As the old saying goes, “Culture eats strategy for lunch.” It is a powerful reminder that the intangible forces—values, behaviors, and beliefs—within a team or company can overwhelmingly influence success or failure.

In today’s fast-paced world, where organizations are increasingly adopting an agile team structure or transitioning into a projectized organization, the importance of culture becomes even more pronounced. This article explores how culture can elevate teams and drive superior organizational performance, and offers real-world examples to illustrate these principles.

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1. Culture Sets the Tone for Performance

What is Culture? Culture encompasses the shared values, norms, and unspoken rules …