EMA HR Webinar: Culture Killers - The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
Join us for webinar 2 of our Hire to Retire HR Webinar Series
Description
Even the most talented teams can be quietly derailed by unseen forces - those subtle, persistent “culture killers” that drain morale, stall progress, and erode trust. In this strategic fireside session, our EMA people experts will help you identify and neutralise these threats before they take root.
This isn’t just about theory - it’s about action. You’ll walk away with practical tools, real-world case studies, and expert insights to build a culture that fuels performance, not friction.
This webinar is for you if you’re:
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An HR Advisor or small business owner looking to strategically lead workplace culture from the top down.
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An emerging HR partner looking to embed a strong workplace culture and demonstrate your leadership
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A people leader wanting to troubleshoot any team hotspots and reduce the distractions that hinder outputs
At this webinar, you will gain:
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Learning through case studies – What worked, what didn’t, and what you can take from it
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Interactive discussions – with Q&A opportunities to get an expert perspective in real time
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Best practice tips and takeaways – Including the importance of workplace resilience, identifying the five dysfunctions of teams, cultural reviews and their impact, and how to find (and fix) the stubborn watercooler topics.
Your host: Karen Stent, HR Business Partner & Leadership and Culture Coach:
With over 20 years of practical experience in recruitment, human resources, and coaching across diverse industries, Karen brings a strategic and solutions-focused approach to every engagement.
As both an HR Business Partner and leadership and culture coach, she partners closely with organisations to enhance employee capability, elevate engagement, foster an inclusive culture, and drive meaningful business outcomes.
A career highlight was leading the creation of an award-winning workplace, which was recognised as one of New Zealand’s Top 10 Best Workplaces and received multiple awards for excellence in learning, development, and culture initiatives. She has also authored two career-focused workbooks on interview preparation and strategies to help candidates build confidence and present their best selves in a competitive job market. Drawing on a deep understanding of both employer and candidate perspectives, Karen offers strategic guidance combined with practical, people-centric solutions. Her collaborative style, calm presence, and commitment to excellence make her a trusted partner in delivering transformative people experience initiatives.
Why Hire to Retire?
From the 30,000+ people who receive our monthly HR newsletter, or the hundreds of monthly AdviceLine calls, we know our members lead people, drive workplace culture, and carry the responsibility for policies and procedures. We also know that with 2000+ cases appearing before the ERA annually, and compensation for damages from the Employment Court can range up to $50,000. Getting HR right at every stage of the employee lifecycle is crucial – which is where the Hire to Retire series comes in.
From the 30,000+ people who receive our monthly HR newsletter, or the hundreds of monthly AdviceLine calls, we know our members lead people, drive workplace culture, and carry the responsibility for policies and procedures. We also know that with 2000+ cases appearing before the ERA annually, and compensation for damages from the Employment Court can range up to $50,000. Getting HR right at every stage of the employee lifecycle is crucial – which is where the Hire to Retire series comes in.
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