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# Influencing Culture

Culture change is hard. But it is possible. The secrets are: don't try and "eat the elephant" in one bite, and don't expect to get it right the first time. Successful culture changes often come after several misfires which create a learning opportunity for everyone. As your organization progresses on its journey toward becoming a culture more adept with data, here are some tips to guide your efforts:

1. [View culture as an advantage](/changing-culture/influence/advantage.md)
2. [Focus on the ingredients](/changing-culture/influence/ingredients.md)
3. [Create a compelling vision of the culture you want](/changing-culture/influence/vision.md)
4. [Promote core practices and behaviors](/changing-culture/influence/practices.md)
5. [Deal with detractors](/changing-culture/influence/detractors.md)
6. [Measure progress](/changing-culture/influence/measure.md)