Dr. Joseph Fisher Presented “Understanding Culture”

Dr. Joseph Fisher, director of the consulting network at Human Synergistics International, presented “Understanding Culture as a Critical Component of Lasting Change” at the Central Ohio Workplace Learning & Performance Conference & Expo on November 9, 2006 in Columbus, OH.

Dr. Fisher’s presentation at the conference, hosted by the Central Ohio Chapter of the American Society for Training & Development, described how organizational culture is formed, measured and changed. He explained the differences between Aggressive/Defensive, Passive/Defensive and Constructive cultural styles and how these styles impact organizations.

Participants were given the opportunity to describe their perception of an Ideal Culture.

Dr. Fisher was president of Human Synergistics from 1976 to 1986, and recently returned as director of Human Synergistics’ Consulting Network. An expert on the cultural change process, Dr. Fisher’s experience spans a wide variety of industries and companies including: Schering Plough, the Federal Aviation Administration, Fisons PLC, Lockheed, Pfizer, the American Pharmacist Association, the University of Maryland Medical School, Buick Motor Company, GM Design Center, and GM Sales and Marketing of Europe.