Create deeply human workplaces that deliver exceptional results

We support values-driven organizations in building the people skills and organizational systems needed to grow sustainably while preserving the culture that makes you special

Being human-centered creates unexpected tensions as organizations mature

Relationships blur boundaries

As people-centered cultures mature and grow, the emphasis on relationships can make it difficult to maintain focus on work quality and results, leaving leaders unsure how to hold each other to a high bar without feeling corporate or competitive.

Difficult conversations get avoided

Over 70% of employees routinely avoid challenging conversations, and each avoided conversation costs $7,500 in workarounds and persistent conflicts that drain energy from your mission.

Trust and morale decline

Trust erodes when challenging behaviors don't get addressed, or when leaders default to corporate-like approaches that don't align with stated values—leading to turnover that can cost up to twice an employee's annual salary.

When people-first organizations hit roadblocks, they often default to corporate playbooks, creating the same disengagement crisis where only 23% of employees are engaged—but there's a better way.

What's possible with people-centered solutions
(not corporate fixes)

Authentic AND Accountable

Your team holds each other to high standards through trust and support, creating a culture where excellence feels collaborative rather than competitive or fear-based.

Direct AND Caring

Difficult conversations happen regularly and constructively, transforming tensions into opportunities for deeper understanding, improving processes and stronger working relationships.

Inclusive AND Efficient

Your collaborative processes become streamlined and effective, channeling collective wisdom into clear decisions and swift action without endless meetings or consensus paralysis.

Flexible AND Structured

Your organization responds quickly to change while maintaining clear systems and processes, balancing agility with the stability people need to do their best work.

Human-Centered Solutions for Values-Driven Organizations

Strengthen your results without compromising your values through approaches designed specifically for how you work

People Skills Development

Interactive live training and digital learning designed to teach employees the practical communication, conflict navigation, and emotional intelligence skills that are crucial for collaborative organizations but rarely taught in traditional training programs.

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Team Building

Hands-on workshops that assess communication patterns and team culture, then build practical skills for working effectively across different styles while creating alignment between what your organization says and what it actually does.

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Non-Corporate HR Systems

Performance evaluations, conflict and feedback systems, decision-making processes, employee handbooks, and organizational processes designed for collaborative cultures that maintain accountability while preserving relationships that make your team thrive.

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Inclusive Strategic Planning

Planning processes that meaningfully involve internal teams and external stakeholders to bridge organizational divides, surface real trade-offs, and create shared ownership where people champion the overall strategy, not just their individual interests.

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You helped us clarify complex organizational issues to make them feel manageable.

Culture Wise was instrumental in helping us create a strong foundation through developing an integrated approach that included deep discussions about our organizational values, creating a living charter, trainings, and meaningful group dialogue. Jo's thoughtful and sensitive approach established an atmosphere for our employees to have open and safe conversations. We are forever grateful to Jo and look forward to working with him again in the near future.

Denise Gutches
COO of FilmLA

I Believe in Visionaries Like You

Dr. Jo Pang
Founder of Culture Wise

Doctorate in Strategic Management
Former Fortune 50 Leader & Management Consultant
TEDx Speaker
Certified Mindfulness Expert

Hi, I'm Dr. Jo Pang. I'm a workplace culture consultant who has spent 15 years working across multiple sectors—from Fortune 100 companies to grassroots non-profits—and discovered that values-driven organizations face some unique challenges.

The irony is heartbreaking: the most people-centered organizations are often the most conflict-ridden. I've watched visionary leaders and teams get derailed by toxic dynamics that suffocate their passion for change. In our post-pandemic reality of relentless crises, these vital organizations are struggling to survive—not because their mission isn't needed, but because they haven't been equipped with relevant tools to navigate the human complexity of transformational work.

I founded Culture Wise because these organizations don't need corporate solutions—they need people solutions designed for how they actually work. My mission is to help values-driven teams mature and scale without losing their soul.