What is essential to change a unit culture that has become firmly entrenched?

Changing a unit culture that is firmly entrenched often requires new leadership to bring fresh perspectives and approaches. New leaders can assess the existing dynamics and identify specific areas that need transformation. They have the ability to challenge the status quo, inspire team members, and implement new policies or practices that align with a desired culture. Their vision, approach, and relationships with staff can serve as catalysts for significant cultural change.

Administration support is also valuable, but it is the new leadership that typically drives the transformation process. While a change agent with management skills can be effective in facilitating change, their impact is often amplified when under the guidance of new leadership. Identifying with a unit that is not entrenched might provide external benchmarks, but without strong leadership to enact change, the cultural shift may not happen effectively. Therefore, new leadership is central to successfully changing a deeply rooted unit culture.