PinnedKaren Walker of Culture SmartPolitical tokenism deflects criticism away from governments failing to act on child sexual abuseHow many stories, retelling of stories, royal commissions and inquiries are enough?8 min read·Jul 17, 2023----
PinnedKaren Walker of Culture SmartThe human cost of sensationalist, headline grabbing coverage of child sexual abuseWhen media recently included some comments of the Victorian Premier, and of others, seemingly speaking on behalf of my brother, a deceased…6 min read·Jul 13, 2023----
PinnedKaren Walker of Culture SmartWorkplace design must finally respect the singularity of worker needs and contextsThe history of office design, and our Covid-19 working from home experiences, prove successful digital workplaces, rely on designing for…·11 min read·Jan 10, 2021--3--3
Karen Walker of Culture SmartWhat an appropriate Victorian Government response to the public health emergency of survivors and…Key points18 min read·Jun 25, 2023----
Karen Walker of Culture SmartThe counter-intuitive in a crisis, strengthens organisations, and ultimately society.When caught in a rip, lifesavers teach us not to follow our intuition to swim against it towards the safety of the shore, rather swim…·2 min read·Nov 22, 2020----
Karen Walker of Culture SmartOur landing in our Covid-19 free future lives, could be a bumpy one.After months of long hours, and stress at work, you finally arrive at your much anticipated dream holiday destination, to relax and unwind…·4 min read·Nov 22, 2020----
Karen Walker of Culture SmartWe’re in the same storm. But not the same boat.The world is experiencing a global pandemic, but for communities, and at a more micro-level, individuals, the experience is singular to…·4 min read·Nov 22, 2020----
Karen Walker of Culture SmartA people-first organisational culture revolution. Existential. Not optional.Sleep was hard to come by last night, sure, it was still 43 C / 109 F degrees after the sun set, and I don’t have air-conditioning. Rather…·4 min read·Dec 21, 2019----
Karen Walker of Culture SmartSome in our financial sector stand at a crossroad. The right choice couldn’t be clearer.Don’t believe those saying the recent Royal Commission into misconduct in Australia’s Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services…·9 min read·Aug 13, 2019----
Karen Walker of Culture SmartFixing unhealthy workplace cultures requires healing.Participation in transforming the root causes of any harm caused by an organisation’s unhealthy culture, results in collective healing…5 min read·Mar 15, 2019----