In this advanced Academy, you will engage in a similar format as the Implementation Leadership Academy (10 weeks, virtual, multimodal learning, and collaborative), but the content is tailored to address organizational culture. 

While you will be able to complete the webinars and homework activities during times that work best for you, make sure to check out the schedule for the 90-minute live Zoom sessions and mark these dates/times on your calendar! Live sessions are interactive with a focus on discussion with your cohort members and the ACJI team.

Two weeks prior to the first live session, registered participants will receive an email from ACJI staff with the credentials to log in to the virtual platform. Please note that purchases are non-refundable, but if a situation arises where you are unable to attend on these dates, you can attend a future class. Please contact info@acji.org to arrange a transfer.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• The IDEATE cycle of continuous quality improvement for organizational culture
• How to formally assess your current and desired organizational culture – beyond the basics of the Organizational Culture Assessment Inventory (OCAI)
• How to apply research, methods, and tools from Positive Psychology and Appreciative Inquiry to address and change culture
• How to more deeply understand and address the adaptive problems of culture change
• The impact of your personal leadership on culture
• How to practice thought-partnership, thought diversity, and co-elevation with others to address culture challenges
• The dynamics of psychological safety, pseudo-silence, autonomy, and belonging as elements central to healthy culture
• A model and strategies to understand and address organizational-level trauma and well-being
• The importance of collective care in addition to self-care for leaders and staff
• Organizationally intelligent implementation strategies – the power of atomic change toward implementation science

Each week includes approximately three hours of live and self-paced work, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging learning experience. ACJI Academies use a mixed-method learning approach to enhance understanding and application of the material. Participants will engage in:

• Didactic instruction on effective practices
• Live group dialogue with peers to deepen insights
• Practical exercises and hands-on activities to apply learned concepts
• ACJI-designed tools for application to common challenges experienced in organizational settings

In the Culture Academy, participants will also receive individualized plans with feedback for leaders to address and take action on culture challenges at a team level.

Human service systems are undergoing a persistent and grueling era of change, with leaders and staff managing multiple, often competing initiatives. Parallel changes are occurring in law enforcement, corrections, behavioral health, and other related fields. While implementing new programs, policy, evidence-based practices, and other organizational changes to achieve better results, organizations face real-world challenges that can hinder measurable, lasting change.  Some of the dynamics from this environment can actually harm rather than facilitate healthy change. All the while, your organization drifts further from a healthy culture that supports its staff and the people it serves.

To learn about positive culture change is to equip stakeholders to achieve their goals, all the while creating positive and rewarding environments. With ACJI’s advanced Culture Academy, you will go beyond the basics of understanding why organizational culture change is necessary and dive deep into 

• Finding alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, and values, ensuring a consistent and unified approach to leadership
• Fostering an environment where innovation, collaboration, and employee well-being thrive
• Taking a proactive approach to enhance productivity and morale, help attract and retain top talent, and build a resilient, adaptable workforce 

Ultimately, a Culture Academy ensures that your organization remains competitive and capable of navigating future challenges with a strong, cohesive team.