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Leadership Tools: Tips, Tricks and Tidbits

Cutting edge thinking (Tips),
Practices (Tricks), and
Miscellaneous pieces here and there (Tidbits)

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Latest Editions




May 2009

Persistent Leadership
FlashYou have reached the finish line of the 2008-2009 school year.  Congrats on a great race!  May your persistent leadership continue to build leaders--even through the summer months. 
http://www.michaelfullan.ca
Leading In a Culture Framework
A Race to the Finish Line
FlashWe are nearing the end of our study on Michael Fullan's book Leading In A Culture of Change.  Find out if you are a tortoise or a hare in this podcast.
http://www.michaelfullan.ca
Leading In A Culture Framework






Archive






Introduction

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January 2008


Leadership Defined: Fullan

Windows
Macintosh

Fullan's Framework and what it means for schools.

Adopter Type

Reflective Questions

http://www.michaelfullan.ca

Leadership Defined: Lambert

Windows
Macintosh

Five critical characteristics for building leadership capacity in schools.

Leadership Capacity

Survey From Lambert



February 2008


Leadership Defined: Covey

Windows
Macintosh

Find your voice, and help others discover theirs. Explore 13 behaviors that build trust.

Covey Trust Behaviors

www.coveylink.com

Leadership Defined: Hargreaves

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Macintosh

Leadership sustainability is based on 7 principles.

www2.bc.edu/~hargrean/



March 2008


Leadership Defined: Sparks

Windows
Macintosh

Dennis Sparks identifies basic assumptions of effective leadership.

Sparks Articles

BONUS
Todd Whitaker--
2 Ways to Improve Your School

Windows
Macintosh

Highlights of February 20th with ESU 10 School Leadership Teams. It is around 5 minutes long.

www.toddwhitaker.com

Leadership Defined: McREL

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Macintosh

McREL has identified 21 Leadership Responsibilities from a meta-analysis of leadership studies.

McREL 21 Leadership Responsibilities

BONUS
Todd Whitaker--
Effectiveness

Windows
Macintosh

Highlights of February 20th with ESU 10 School Leadership Teams. It is around 3 minutes long.

www.toddwhitaker.com



April 2008


Leadership Defined: ICLE The International Center for Leadership in Education's leadership and change framework: Why, What and How?

www.leadered.com

ICLE Powerpoint

BONUS
Todd Whitaker--
Treating People as if they are Good

Windows
Macintosh
Highlights of February 20th with ESU 10 School Leadership Teams. It is around 3 minutes long.www.toddwhitaker.com
The Rigor/Relevance/Relationships FrameworkThe International Center for Leadership in Education's Rigor, Relevance and Relationships Framework: why is it important?

www.leadered.com

Did You Know?
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BONUS
Todd Whitaker--
Superstars
Windows
Macintosh
Highlights of February 20th with ESU 10 School Leadership Teams. It is around 3 minutes long. www.toddwhitaker.com


May 2008


Rigor


Rigor: What is it? Bloom's verbs
Relevance
Windows
Macintosh

Relevance: What is it?
Rigor and Relevance Examples
Rigor and Relevance Worksheet



June 2008


Relationships

   Windows
    Macintosh

Relationships: What is it?
Relationships Framework

ICLE Change Strategies

Windows
Macintosh

A brief overview of the International Center for Leadership in Education's Model of Change.
Model for Change


July 2008


ICLE Change Strategies: Envision

Windows
Macintosh

Flash
A brief look into how to envision change in your school.
Envision Examples
Envision Framework
Envision Portfolio

ICLE Change Strategies: Discover

Windows
Macintosh

This podcast provides a quick activity to do with your staff to DISCOVER the talent and gifts they possess.
Model for Change
Student Survey of Teachers
Standards Alignment Checklist


August 2008


ICLE Change Strategies: Create


This podcast provides a brief activity to create divergent thinking with your staff, by gathering ideas and different perspectives.
Model for Change
Create Framework
Creating Rigor and Relevance Activity

ICLE Change Strategies: Build


This BUILD strategy will show staff members how to think alike by building consensus and deepening relationships.
Model for Change
Signposts
Bumper Clumper Directions


September 2008



ICLE Change Strategies:

Build II



Flash
Building relationships is imperative to student success.  This second podcast on the BUILD strategy will emphasize the development of parent and community relationships.
Model for Change
Building Relationships Tips

ICLE Change Strategies: Develop I


Develop a climate in which staff has rich opportunities to learn and share.

Ideas for Daily Professional Learning
This and That - Develop I
This and That Activity


October 2008

ICLE Change Strategies: Develop II**
Assure your staff that they are free to take risks and try new things.  Ideas for Daily Professional Learning
Climate for Daily Professional Learning Checklist
SUPPORT
Flash
This strategy focuses on helping your staff through changes by doing follow-up or additional coaching.  I posted an activity you could do with your staff called RSVP, which will help your staff problems solve as a team.Model for Change
RSVP Guide


November 2008

SUPPORTFlashThis strategy focuses on helping your staff through changes by doing follow-up or additional coaching.  I posted an activity you could do with your staff called RSVP, which will help your staff problems solve as a team.Model for Change
RSVP Guide
Reflection on the CHANGE MODELFlash
Model for Change
Reflection on the CHANGE MODEL


December 2008

Leadership Qualities
Flash
This podcast discusses leadership qualities with Superintendent Dr. Brian Maher of Kearney Public Schools.



January 2009

Leadership Qualities
Flash
This podcast features Dr. Brian Maher, Superintendent of Kearney Public Schools, offering his thoughts on hiring exceptional staff, as well as building leadership capacity with teachers and administrators.
Leadership Qualities 1/26/09
Flash
This podcast features Dr. Brian Maher, Superintendent of Kearney Public Schools.  Dr. Maher shares his visions for developing 21st Century Learning in his staff and students.



February 2009

Components of Leadership
 Flash
This podcast is the first in our Spring series on Leadership, taking a deeper look into Michael Fullan's book, Leading in a Culture of Change: Personal Action Guide and Workbook, and his five components in becoming an effective leader.http://www.michaelfullan.ca
Fullan's Components - PowerPoint
Leading In a Culture Framework
Moral Purpose
Having a strong moral purpose is imperative in making positive differences in the lives of your teachers and students.  Learn about cultivating your own moral purpose in this podcast.Leading In a Culture Framework
http://www.michaelfullan.ca


March 2009

Understanding Change
Flash
This podcast focuses on Fullan's component:  Understanding Change.  Use the writing response page to the right for your personal reflections after viewing the podcast.


Reflection Changes
http://www.michaelfullan.ca
Leading In a Culture Framework


April 2009

Creating and Sharing Knowledge
Flash
It is not too late to put changes in place with creating and sharing knowledge before the school year comes to a close!  Use the reflection page as a guide for your reflection of the 2008-2009 school year.Reflection Questions
Leading In a Culture Framework
http://www.michaelfullan.ca
Making Coherence
FlashMaking coherence in your building may require a change of direction, an assessment, or additional professional development for your staff.  Making coherence could be your perennial pursuit.http://www.michaelfullan.ca
Leading In a Culture Framework



May 2009

A Race to the Finish Line
FlashWe are nearing the end of our study on Michael Fullan's book Leading In A Culture of Change.  Find out if you are a tortoise or a hare in this podcast.http://www.michaelfullan.ca
Leading In a Culture Framework
Persistent LeadershipFlashYou have reached the finish line of the 2008-2009 school year.  Congrats on a great race!  May your persistent leadership continue to build leaders--even through the summer months.
http://www.michaelfullan.ca
Leading In a Culture Framework

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