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Culture Hacks

Over the last several years I have been asked to share ideas we have used to positively impact school culture. This page provides a list of some of the ideas we have implemented. While I am by no means an expert in the field of organizational culture, my experiences indicate when ideas like these are utilized they will provide positive returns within an educational community. 

 

 Although I am sharing these ideas through the context of the educational setting, I believe many ideas are universal and could positively impact culture in a variety of settings. In fact, a number of the ideas we have implemented originate outside the field of education.

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This page serves as a personal journal so I can document and revisit these ideas as well as push myself to continue to implement new ideas. Furthermore, this page serves as a resource for others to try out new ideas in their own settings. My goal is to continue adding new ideas, so please remember to return in the future!

Complete List of Culture Hacks

Scroll down to browse all Culture Hacks. Entries are listed in reverse chronological order with newer ideas at the top and older ideas at the bottom.

Top 10 Culture Hacks For 2020

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Does Culture Matter? Part 2

 

Does Culture Matter? Part 1

 

Pay Your Support Staff

 

Data Driven Disconnect?

 

Top 10 School Culture Hacks

 

Chili & Cinnamon Rolls? Yes Please!

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One Way to Make Birthdays Special

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Writing Holiday Cards to Spouses

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Assemble a Communications Team

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Secret Santa Door Hangers

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Holiday Poinsettia Deliveries

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"Free" Vacation Time Giveaway

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Don't Forget Food Service Staff!

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Extreme Couponing

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Communicate Excellence

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Feeling Disconnected?

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Commitment to Graduates

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"State of the District" Breakfast

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Don't Throw Away Leftovers!

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First, Let Me Take a Selfie

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Communicate Early & Often

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Power of Postcard Praise

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Chain of Command

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Flower Power

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All-You-Can-Eat Buffet

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Looking to Liven Up the Office?

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Ice Cream Pie Giveaway

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Road Of Achieving Milestones

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Reinforcing District Core Values

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Summer Vacation Contest

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County Fair

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Donut Worry, Be Happy

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It's Just Lunch

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Students = Great Guest Speakers

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Don't Forget Support Staff!

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Rock Paper Scissors Posse

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#TheTrojanWay Award

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College Decision Day

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YOU Get a Yeti! YOU Get a Yeti!

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Knock, Knock "Room Service!"

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Teacher Shortage? Grow Your Own

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Keep it Simple, Stupid

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Take Advantage of Appointments

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National Day Calendar

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Social Media Director

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Do You Assume Positive Intent?

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The School Intercom System

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Laminating Machine

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Winter Weather Letters

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Awards Ceremonies

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T-Shirts for Guest Visitors

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Locally Roasted Coffee

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90-Minute Staff Lunches

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Popcorn Friday

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College-Bound Wall

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Food For Days...

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Employee Referral Bonus

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Celebrate Promotions

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Birthday Emails

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Wellness Partnership

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Postcards to Alumni

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"Onesies"

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New Staff Bios

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Staff Appreciation Movie

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Holiday Giveaway

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Vacation Day Drawing

 

Press Clippings

 

All Staff Celebrations

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Oversized Canvas Prints

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Organizational Chart

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Special Delivery

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Birthday Postcards

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Donut Giveaways

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Chili Cook Off

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Bring Your Dog To Work Day

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Growth Mindset Painting

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Senior Wall

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