I've been thinking a lot about the leadership challenges of reopening schools. My article "Innovating with Impact" (2017) has applicable insights (see image, thread, link). 1/8 #leadership #education #reopening
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Don’t forget to clearly articulate the problem to be solved. Ensure that the district has a clear understanding of the problem it is trying to solve, and has identified the root causes of the problem. 2/8
Don’t forget the supporting ecosystem. In planning for implementation, it is important to ensure that schedules, policies, and infrastructure are aligned to support—or at least not derail—the implementation. 3/8
Don't underestimate the challenge to identity. Change can seem threatening to people’s sense of self. Efforts need to be made to prepare people in the organization for these changes and for their modified role. 4/8
Don’t forget to define the rollout strategy. Be proactive in defining whether implementation will be local / system-wide & whether it will be implemented at a slow / fast pace. Defining the rollout makes the mission clear to those involved & reduces uncertainty for others. 5/8
Don’t neglect to cultivate the necessary skills. Communicating the changes and providing adequate training are essential to smooth implementation. 6/8
Don’t forget the importance of building support. Often, principals are charged with implementing a change that they themselves do not fully understand / support. Those leading the effort must be strong supporters, and they, in turn, must actively cultivate support. 7/8
Don’t assume that change will succeed without continuous support. For a change to gain traction and succeed, leadership must protect, support, and nurture the initiative throughout the adoption cycle. 8/8
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