Efficacy is a word we hear a great deal. Do we understand what it means in its various uses? Efficacy is the ability to perform a task to an expected degree or satisfaction; being successful in producing an intended result or effectiveness. Providing ourselves with a basic understanding of the definition helps guide us whenContinue reading “Efficacy”
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Root Causes
We can only achieve the outcomes we desire if the priorities we identify address the root of the problems preventing growth. This can only happen if the right priorities are addressed. Gather information, analyze and move past just identification. In education, I know we often stop at just symptoms. In other organizations and companies, IContinue reading “Root Causes”
Focus on Improvement-Friday
When we think about the improvement process a vision of binders appears with bullet points, goals, documents, graphs, data, charts and the list goes on. Stop ⛔ Think about focusing on improving one day at a time. At the end of the day, reflect. Now, what can you do tomorrow to be better than today?Continue reading “Focus on Improvement-Friday”
Tuesday tasks, to-do lists-Goals
During my career, I had many opportunities to learn from others and evaluate my daily efforts. It was the work with the Wallace Foundation that helped to point out to me how you can take control of the day or let the day control you. It is great to have a to-do list of thingsContinue reading “Tuesday tasks, to-do lists-Goals”
STOP ⛔ Leading….Start Building
Robyn R. Jackson is the author of this great new book from ASCD! In this book, you’ll learn how to use her Buildership Model™ to escape the “school improvement hamster wheel”. Embark on creating the school your students and teachers deserve. It involves a few simple shifts in how your approach. As leaders, we alwaysContinue reading “STOP ⛔ Leading….Start Building”
Gears turning
Are your gears turning? What gears am I talking about? As a child, you may have heard; I can see those gears turning. We know they were referring to our thinking ability. I may be showing my age! I am hoping someone has heard it! In my husband’s business, it means those big motors youContinue reading “Gears turning”
