Start with Why
How often do you communicate why your school or team does what it does? As school leaders, effectively explaining the rationales for decisions should be our first communication priority.
Triage Meetings
I love meetings! And yes, I also hate them sometimes. When it looks like there’s more for your team to talk about then there is time available, how do you prioritize?
The Power of Checklists
Find ways to make the mundane routine. Bandwidth – one thing we all wish we had more of. In today’s post, we’ll look at the power of the simple checklist to free up time for school leaders.As of the publishing of this post, I’ve been in my...
Start Strong with an Entry Plan
So you’re starting a new leadership role? That’s wonderful! Instead of hitting the ground running, strong entry plans help leaders start by listening and learning.
The Facilitator’s Role
You’ve heard the word before – “facilitation”. What exactly is facilitation? Why does it matter? And how do great facilitators unlock the potential of teams to transform schools?