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Wellness in the Workplace · Feb 5, 2025 · 48 min

Understanding organisational culture with Themba Chakela

A lot of us may have heard of the term "organisational culture" but might have a vague understanding of what exactly it is and how it affects our experience at work. I sat down with the Head of People, Culture and Change at e-motion Consulting, Themba Chakela to demystify what organisational culture is. Sure, the pizzas and drinks on a Friday afternoon are great for camaraderie and team morale but this discussion with Themba shows that it takes vision, intentionality and consistency to build a workplace culture that is healthy and productive. Themba has two decades of "people" experience. His roles have ranged from tactical delivery, strategic planning, capability creation and organisational effectiveness advisory.

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A lot of us may have heard of the term "organisational culture" but might have a vague understanding of what exactly it is and how it affects our experience at work.

I sat down with the Head of People, Culture and Change at e-motion Consulting, Themba Chakela to demystify what organisational culture is.

Sure, the pizzas and drinks on a Friday afternoon are great for camaraderie and team morale but this discussion with Themba shows that it takes vision, intentionality and consistency to build a workplace culture that is healthy and productive.

Themba has two decades of "people" experience. His roles have ranged from tactical delivery, strategic planning, capability creation and organisational effectiveness advisory.