School leaders spend a considerable amount of their time in problem solving mode. There are those problems that leaders create ourselves through their own actions
Tag: #communication
The problem of presenting a ‘deficit model’ to teachers
One of the greatest challenges, I believe, facing school leaders today is the doom and gloom in education. There is so much material out there
Circumvention without a conversation – what it means for school leaders
Going around someone in order to ensure that something gets done is not uncommon in most workplaces, including schools. Yet it can create significant issues
3 ways for keeping parents informed and involved in our schools
Ask teachers about how they feel about the parents in their school community and responses will probably be wide-ranging. We have heard of the ‘helicopter’
Breaking down the ‘Admin’ problem in our schools
How many times have you seen problems schools where teachers say something like, “the ‘Admin’ need to do something about that,” or, “that’s the fault
Turning off distractions, being more focused and getting your momentum back
Being a productive and effective school leader requires a positive mindset and the motivation to do our very best each day. I found that over