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WASA Superintendent’s Workshop 2013

WASA Superintendent’s Workshop 2013. Navigating the First 90 Days… … a nd a Few Other Hopefully Helpful Observations. Welcome… You Are Here!. The First…. … 90 Days … From Late August to Thanksgiving … … Opportunity to Make a Positive and Lasting Impression on Those We Serve …

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WASA Superintendent’s Workshop 2013

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  1. WASA Superintendent’s Workshop 2013 Navigating the First 90 Days… … and a Few Other Hopefully Helpful Observations

  2. Welcome… You Are Here!

  3. The First… • …90 Days… From Late August to Thanksgiving… • … Opportunity to Make a Positive and Lasting Impression on Those We Serve… • … View of Actual Relationships and Organizational Systems in Action… Climate and Culture… • … Chance to See All Aspects of the Organization Function… and to Assess the Effectiveness…

  4. The First… • … Time to Really Listen in Depthfor the “Said” and the “Unsaid”… The Needs of the Organization • … Real Opportunity to Demonstrate and Communicatethe “Core Values and Beliefs” • …Opportunity to “Serve” and “Deliver” • …Time for the Staff to See if it is “We, Our, and Us” or “Me, My, and I”… and they are watching!

  5. The First… • … Instance Where Those Who Work Closely with You, Will See Your Reaction to a Challenging Situation… • …Test of Your Sense of Humor and Compassion for Others • … Real Opportunity for People in the Community, Staff and Parents to Compare Their Experiences with You…

  6. Organizational“Cornerstones” • Each person within our organization is first an “Educator”. • We are a learning organization and our leadership is in the form of service. • We are a model of professionalism for all in our district to follow. • Providing an education to “each child”, and directly supporting those who do, is essential work. • Public education is the foundation of our community and our society. Leadership Service

  7. Foundational “Understandings” • Positive Relationships • We demonstrate…trust, respect, kindness, empathy and understanding… “ We make deposits in the moral bank account…” • Systems that Serve • We are they… We make it work, We accept the challenge and pass the credit… “ We under promise and over deliver…” • Our Ability to Lead, Serve, and Build Capacity • “We lead and serve by supporting those who serve children… and by helping to them improve their capacity and abilities to do so…” Leadership Service

  8. District Operating “Norms” • Honor Time (be on time, use time wisely, all voices heard…) • Be Prepared (read in advance, prepare agendas, be ready to contribute, to listen, to support, to serve…be present) • Assume Positive Intent (seek first to understand and share with respect…) • Be Kinder Than Necessary (be welcoming, notice the contributions of all, affirm good work, and smile) • Be Professional in all Interactions • Follow the Three Universal Rules for Success 1) Think before we speak or act, 2) If we find ourselves in a hole… stop digging, and 3) Don’t do anything that wouldn’t make one’s mother proud… Leadership Service

  9. Strategic “Directions” Leadership Service

  10. WASA Superintendent’s Workshop 2013 Best Wishes to You in Your First 90 Days and Beyond!

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