PD Angst!

Professional Development (PD) must be an ongoing process, even for those teachers who would like to decline PD opportunities because they’re content with their roles. This article from the business world offers an interesting “IF (the reason is this) / THEN (consider this action)” chart that can help you strategize better ways to encourage your faculty to be actively involved in their own growth.

In the words of the author, “In today’s environment, it’s no longer enough to develop the high performers and the eager climbers. Leaders must also engage those who are quietly content, the cautiously hesitant, and even the seemingly unmotivated.

Are You Accountable?

True leaders recognize that accountability is a choice. Leaders can inspire ownership and commitment … or conversely, they can create a culture of fear that stifles growth.

This article from SmartBrief takes a closer look at three core components of effective accountability. While it’s written for businesses, the key principles outlined here clearly apply to schools, too.

Five Ways to Drive Change

Being a change agent is hard work! But successful change agents can help their organizations become both more effective (focused on the right things) and more efficient (maximizing time and resources). 

In this article, management expert Paul Thorntan offers five suggestions that can help you better navigate the messy business of effective change. Properly applied, these simple concepts can help you create the kind of positive momentum that leads to a highly successful program and lasting change.