Why do cultural changes sometimes fail?

Without an aerial and impartial view of an organisation, it’s nearly impossible to detect where and when culture is created and maintained, or how to change it. Changing just one or two aspects of organisational culture won’t create lasting change. Neither will an entirely top-down approach – it’s vital to get buy-in throughout the organisation if you want your culture change to be successful. This means really listening to your staff and stakeholders. Many companies run headfirst into changing their organisational culture without proper preparation, expertise or planning. This creates tension, alienates staff, and is often ineffective.