Leadership Human-Style

Culture-building with Keira Torkko


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“Culture is the accumulation of smaller moments.”

 - Keira Torkko

 

What IS organizational culture?  What are all the components and how do you create the culture you want?  These are complex questions - and yet they are critical to the work of Talent Leaders.  Listen to this episode for insights on building and sustaining culture.

My guest is Keira Torkko who is Chief People Officer at Assent in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  Keira has an intriguing background in that she did not spend the majority of her career in HR.  She holds a B. Comm and is a CGA, and has led Employee Experience and People for the last 4 years. 

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

 🍏 Inspiration for a “Postcards with a Purpose” program 

 🍏 The importance of doing as much as possible BEFORE a new employee actually starts on day one

 🍏 Why coaching is an essential leadership skill

  

About Keira Torkko:  Keira’s commitment to promoting a dynamic team spirit and culture of high performance helps ensure Assent attracts and retains champions.  She has led teams in a variety of sectors for more than 20 years and has held a variety of leadership roles at the National Research Council, the Coaching Association of Canada, and TD Bank. Keira sits on the boards of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and the Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation, and is actively involved in a variety of community sports organizations.

Links

  • Keira Torkko on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keira-torkko/ 



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