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?
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.
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.
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?
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?