SXSW 2025

The Corporate University: Why Culture Must Be Taught

Description:

Remote and hybrid work are changing how people connect at work and ultimately how culture is made. Especially in a dispersed working world, culture is a precious artifact that can’t be left to chance—it must be proactively taught.

In this session, hear from the academic leader handpicked by Steve Jobs to lead the elusive Apple University, Joel Podolny, and Apple’s former VP of human interface, Greg Christie. Joel and Greg will share lessons learned shaping Apple’s culture of experts leading experts and discuss how companies can design a culture of excellence through intentional learning.


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Takeaways

  1. Learn how orgs of any size can create a “Corporate University” that proactively instills culture and prepares employees for the future of work.
  2. Find out how to design experiences for remote/hybrid teams that cultivate human connection.
  3. Get tips for how to build a culture of learning that empowers leaders across the organization to share best practices.

Speakers


Organizer

Charlotte Ward, Consultant, Honor Education


Meta Information:

  • Event: SXSW
  • Format: Presentation
  • Track: Culture
  • Track 2
  • Level: Beginner


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