Session Overview:

Culture has become an increasingly important aspect of defining and differentiating professional service firms. Kyle Stapleton, Manager of Culture and Experience at Turner Studios, and Gary Christopher, Management Consultant and Executive Coach, explain that as we wrestle with the idea of culture we must understand it isn’t an abstract concept. 

Such things as attracting and retaining talent, winning work and the continued growth of a firm can be directly impacted by how well a company manages the culture within.  Our speakers will examine on both a macro and micro level the levers that shape culture and offer clear concrete actions for how to manage and improve the culture of a firm. 

Event Agenda: 
8:00 - 8:15am    Registration / Breakfast / Networking
8:15 - 8:30am    Welcome / Introductions
8:30 - 10:00am  Boot Camp Session

Session Learning Objectives:

• Will help both marketers and firm leaders understand the importance of a firm’s culture and what shapes it.
  
  
• Provide tools to become more proactive in managing and improving culture.
  
  

CPSM CEUs: 1.5 hours
Domain: 6 - Organizational Structure

Featured Speakers

Kyle Stapleton 
Manager of Culture & Experience
Turner Studios

Kyle Stapleton is Manager of Culture and Experience for Turner Studios, the creative engine that helps drive Turner brands like TBS, TNT, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, CNN, Super Deluxe, and more. His focus there is on fostering an environment that empowers top creative talent to excite the fan in everyone.  Kyle also co-founded TuneDig, a consultancy to help trusted independent music professionals retain their critical role in a rapidly changing industry. He earned his bachelor’s and MBA from Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business. 

Gary Christopher
President
The Jholdas Group of GA, LLC

Gary is the President of The Jholdas Group, an executive coaching and management consulting firm. He is an Engineering Firm Executive and serves on the boards of private firms and other organizations. Gary is a skilled coach to emerging leaders and teams and is passionate about investing in the next generation.  As a coach, he offers his experienced insights for strategic planning, executive mentoring, change management, business process improvement, and strategic account management.