The CARE Framework · Culture
C Culture.A space where I can truly be myself.
When people hear the word culture, they often think of shared traditions or groups of people who see the world in similar ways. But culture is something deeper. It is how we experience each other in shared spaces, showing up in conversations, who is heard and who is not, and the small repeated moments that shape belonging.
Everyone brings their own understanding of culture based on their experiences, which can make it difficult to define. Sometimes it is the communal culture we come from that shapes our personal identity. Other times, it is the organizational culture that influences how we act, work, and relate to others within a group.
This raises an important question about how our personal identity shows up in these spaces. In some environments, parts of who we are may feel hidden. In others, they are encouraged to be seen. The interaction between personal identity and organizational culture shapes whether people feel a true sense of belonging.
We see culture in how we understand ourselves, where we belong, and how we experience community each day. It shows up in who is included, whose voices are heard, and the choices that shape our shared environment.
Culture is not what a school says it values. It is what happens in the hallways, the staffroom, and the small unremarkable moments that no one thinks anyone is watching.
Culture shows up differently depending on which layer you are looking at. Choose a lens and sit with the questions that open up for you.
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Where do you feel most fully yourself in your professional life?
Personal culture is shaped by the values, experiences, and identity you bring with you every day.
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