Culture vs. Chaos: How to Scale Without Losing What Matters

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In this powerful episode of ScaleUp Podcast, Scaling Expert Nicholas Thiede sits down with award-winning entrepreneur and culture strategist Kim Whitaker to unpack why company culture is not a 'nice-to-have' — it's a scaling superpower.

Discover why culture isn’t fluff, it’s the operating system behind high-performing teams. Learn how codifying your values can eliminate micromanagement, boost alignment, and create energy that fuels growth.

🔥 Topics covered in this episode:
Why companies fail when they treat culture like a ‘side dish’
How to build cultural guardrails that drive autonomous decision-making
Real-world examples of scaling culture in startups and growing teams
Why "Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast" — and how to serve both

Whether you're a founder, team leader, or part of a scaling company, this conversation will equip you with practical tools to turn culture into your most strategic asset.
23 Jun English South Africa Management · Business

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