We talk a lot about alignment in organisations - of purpose, strategy, and culture. But too often, it’s brushed off as something aspirational. A footnote in a leadership deck. A “nice to have” we’ll focus on once the quarter ends and the fires are out.

“High performance” might sound like a lofty leadership goal. But in our ninth Impact Culture Session, we asked a more grounded, necessary question:

 What does high performance actually look like in healthy, human organisations?

Are your company’s values more decoration than direction?

If your core principles are stuck gathering dust on office walls rather than guiding your daily operations, it's time for a shift. In this blog, we share practical insights from our recent webinar featuring Brian Fitzsimons, CEO of iScoil, alongside examples from industry leaders like Patagonia and the Starlight Foundation Australia, as practical examples of how organisations can successfully embed values to drive meaningful change.