As Peter Drucker said, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Prioritizing the human factor in governance, strategy, and implementation will lead you to the heights you had envisioned. Organizational culture happens whether you plan on it or not. No matter how hard you work on your strategy or structure, it is the consistent organizational and human behaviors that are responsible for its success or its demise. The Hive Collective works with your board of directors to create a board culture worthy of the purpose of your organization. This means that before we advise your board on issues of governance or begin adaptive business planning, we ensure that the culture of the board is structured for accountability and commitment to an alternative future. The consultants at The Hive Collective believe that a foundational culture of “belonging” precedes or is parallel to the necessary work of diversity, equity, and inclusion. A culture of belonging ensures a trustworthy environment for people to learn, question, make mistakes, advise, and thrive during difficult conversations. In addition, this environment is optimal for iterative and adaptive planning for your organization’s strategic future.