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In this chapter, you learn about:
How leaders can develop a data fluent organizational culture and com-
municate priorities
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How to establish key organizational metrics that guide individual and
organizational efforts
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How to create a shared language and understanding of data in your
organization
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How to incorporate data into everyday activities
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It is natural that people in an organization look to their leaders to set expecta-
tions, model behaviors, and shape the culture. In fact, culture emerges from
the modeled behaviors and reinforced expectations of the leaders. Initially,
leadership actions drive culture. Over time, as patterns are established and the
culture takes hold, the organizational substrate begins to shape and reinforce
employee actions.
This chapter offers guidance to help organizational leaders purposefully shape
and sustain a high-performing, data fluent culture. However, before diving
into the how, start with the why. What are the benefits of data-focused orga-
nizational cultures? Why should leaders invest time in shaping the culture in
the workplace?
In Shaping School Culture: The Heart of Leadership, Deal and Peterson identify
research studies that highlight the powerful effects that a strong, positive,
collaborative culture can have on an organization.
Culture can foster organizational effectiveness and productivity
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A culture focused on productivity, performance, and improvement
helps employees overcome uncertainty in their work (Lorti, 1975) by
providing focus, social motivation, and collegiality (Purkey and Smith,
1983; Levine and Lezotte, 1990; Newmann and Associates, 1996).
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Culture can nurture collaborative activities that foster communi-
cation and problem-solving
—Collaborative cultures promote the
exchange of ideas, the enhancement and spread of effective prac-
tices, and team-based problem solving (Little, 1982; Peterson and
Brietkze, 1994).
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