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Books by Marcella Bremer

Research-Based Insights for Building Future-Fit Organizations

Practical guides that bridge the gap between organizational theory and real-world application

Two Essential Books for Organizational Leaders

While helping organizations navigate change, Marcella has distilled her insights into two comprehensive guides that complement each other perfectly.

Developing a Positive Culture where People and Performance Thrive

Positive Culture The foundation for building resilient, adaptive organizations The Challenge: Most culture change efforts fail because they’re too theoretical or top-down. This book offers a different approach. The Solution: A pragmatic, research-based framework that shows you how to develop a positive culture from any position in the organization – with or without formal authority. What You’ll Learn:
  • The science behind why positive cultures outperform others.
  • Practical “Interaction Interventions” you can use immediately.
  • How to create change through “Circles of 10” rather than massive programs.
  • Shows how to create teams where people are happy to work.
  • Real case studies and examples.
  • Step-by-step guidance for sustainable change.
Perfect for: Leaders, managers, HR professionals, consultants, and anyone who wants to improve their workplace culture. The Connection: This book forms the foundation of our Positive Culture Academy – where you can dive deeper into practical application with video training and community support.
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Organizational Culture Change

Unleash your Organization in Circles of 10

Organizational Culture Change The practical methodology for systematic culture improvement

The Innovation: Instead of traditional top-down change programs, this book introduces the “Circles of 10” approach – engaging small groups of co-workers to create grassroots sustainable change.

What Makes It Different:

  • Uses the validated OCAI (Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument).
  • Focuses on specific behaviors rather than abstract concepts.
  • Includes actionable workshops and exercises.
  • Combines personal and group learning approaches.
  • Real case studies and examples.
  • Step-by-step guidance for sustainable change.

Perfect for: Consultants, change managers, team leaders, and anyone responsible for leading culture change initiatives.

The Connection: This methodology is the foundation of our OCAI Online platform – where you can access the assessment tools and professional resources mentioned in the book.

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What Readers Are Saying

Marcella does an excellent job of explaining organizational culture and how to make it more positive. This book is among the most comprehensive approaches to culture diagnosis and implementing positive practices.

Kim Cameron
Kim CameronWilliam Russell Professor of Management & Organizations, Ross School of Business and Professor of Higher Education, School of Education University of Michigan
This book is brimming with wisdom and inspiration. It is a highly valuable resource for leaders and change agents in any kind of organization who care about making positive culture a reality. 
Jane E. Dutton
Jane E. DuttonRobert L. Kahn Distinguished University Professor Emerita of Business Administration and Psychology, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
Often writing about cultural change is long on conceptual frameworks but falls short when it comes to tactical guidance. This is a resource you’ll refer to over and over.
Daryl Conner
Daryl Connerconsultant, author and mentor to the change profession
Marcella Bremer knows culture. Her work over the years with OCAI has been prodigious and now coupling that with positive leadership takes the study and practice of culture to a new level.
Steve Gladis
Steve GladisPhD, author of Positive Leadership, The Game Changer at Work

From Books to Practice

Reading is just the beginning. These books provide the foundation, but real change happens through application and ongoing support.

Ready to go deeper?

Start with Culture: Take the free organizational culture assessment to understand your current culture, then explore the Positive Culture Academy for hands-on training.

Add Future-Readiness: Great culture prepares you for change, but you also need to anticipate what’s coming. Join our Strategic Foresight & Futures Community to develop anticipatory capabilities.

About the Author

Marcella Bremer has spent 30 years helping organizations develop cultures that thrive through change. Together with business partner Marcel Lamers, she has guided hundreds of organizations worldwide with developing their organizational culture (more than 200.000 people scored the culture assessment).

Certified by the Copenhagen Institute for Future Studies and with an MSc in Business Administration, Marcella combines academic rigor with practical experience to create resources that actually work in the real world.

Connect with Marcella on LinkedIn.