Your physical school structure may be stuck in the past, but your culture doesn’t have to be. For 150 years, schools have followed a factory-model education system defined by hierarchical procedures, fixed mindsets and closed doors. Teachers are expected to create opportunities for future-ready learning, but that expectation is unreasonable if they don’t have support for innovation themselves. Creative and adaptive mindsets don’t happen by chance. School leaders must be intentional about the environment and culture they cultivate. Startup culture has made a terrific impact on the world of business. Now it’s time to make the connection to education. The foundation of a successful company and a successful school comes down to one thing: the people. Learn tactics that startups use to enhance strengths of employees, open lines of communication and create a collaborative environment. Walk away with culture-enhancing tools that prepare teachers and students for the future.