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Last night I wrote a bit about my visit to a short teachers’ conference.  I appreciate these conferences for what they are; that is, an opportunity to learn from other professionals, to do some light networking, and to shake up the humdrum of the typical workweek with something different.

The most resonant session I attended “The Right Fight: Why Faculty Culture is a School’s Greatest Resource.”  The presenter argued that faculty culture is hugely important, but often overlooked, resulting in disgruntled, overworked, underappreciated employees—and all of the consequences that go with it.

The foundational premise of the presentation was that “Culture Matters.”  The application of this concept applies broadly beyond education.

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