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Gaps & Channels
You’re already a great communicator. But how good are you at building communication SYSTEMS? Let’s talk about finding communication gaps and building the channels needed to fill them.
Repairing Harm
Our work is complex, often unpredictable, and above all… human. Harmful incidents are bound to occur at some point in every human community. So the question is… what do effective school leaders do AFTER harm has occurred in their schools?
Deciding How to Decide
There are countless tools designed to help us approach decisions. But there are two I use often: the Facilitator’s Guide to Participatory Decision-Making and the RAPID framework.
Hopes and Fears
Some say first impressions are everything. When I meet with a new team for the first time, there is one specific “Day 1” activity that I find myself using time and time again – the Hopes & Fears protocol.
Leadership Non-Negotiables
What are your non-negotiables as a leader? What do you expect from your team? What won’t you tolerate? And most importantly, are you clear with people about what matters to you?
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 current position for about...
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.
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