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I assumed that planning was a linear process.

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I assumed that planning was a linear process.

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That the course would be about testing and then analyzing the results.

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That the course would be about testing and then analyzing the results.

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I learned that what you want is not always what you need.

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I learned that what you want is not always what you need.

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The utmost importance of the relationships. 

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The utmost importance of the relationships. 

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that leaders did a great deal of planning.

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that leaders did a great deal of planning.

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I was under the impression that strategic planning and evaluation was similar to project management and overseeing deliverables.

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Identify the school's problems and come up with a targeted short-term plan

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I assumed this class would be more about theory of leadership and planning. 

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I assumed this class would be more about theory of leadership and planning. 

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That the process is the opposite of what I thought.

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That the process is the opposite of what I thought.

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Planning is a working document...be ready to adjust your plan as it evolves.

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Planning is a working document...be ready to adjust your plan as it evolves.

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I learned that going in reverse allows you to see what is necessary.

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I learned that going in reverse allows you to see what is necessary.

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I assumed that planning and creating a strategic plan was a very long and difficult process.

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I assumed that planning and creating a strategic plan was a very long and difficult process.

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I assumed that planning has to allow for multiple revisions

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I know that a plan without considering relationships is simply a piece of paper. 

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I know that a plan without considering relationships is simply a piece of paper. 

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I assumed that planning was ''black and white''

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I assumed that planning was ''black and white''

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The perfect doesn't  exist; resistance is normal!

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The perfect doesn't  exist; resistance is normal!

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I assumed it was a lot more difficult.

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The process works if you take it one step at a time and not rush to action.

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The process works if you take it one step at a time and not rush to action.

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Look for a problem -> Think of a solution. Linear process

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Look for a problem -> Think of a solution. Linear process

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That the outcome may not be what you thought it  would be

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That the outcome may not be what you thought it  would be

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that planning and leadership is always a work in progress.

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that planning and leadership is always a work in progress.

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what you start with may not be where you end up in your planning.

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what you start with may not be where you end up in your planning.

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I want to put one into play to see what kind of adjustments it will need.

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I want to put one into play to see what kind of adjustments it will need.

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I learned that it is a living document and constantly changing

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I learned that it is a living document and constantly changing

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I believe that a plan that considers generative possibilities is one that will inspire the most trust.

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I believe that a plan that considers generative possibilities is one that will inspire the most trust.

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Planning is not linear. Just like the human brain, it needs flexible room to live and breathe.

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I assumed that strategic planning was a management task.

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I assumed that strategic planning was a management task.

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It is a process, needs collaboration for success and not to be rushed

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It is a process, needs collaboration for success and not to be rushed

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Thinking in different perspectives and Trying to find more possibility.

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I thought that it may not have too much relevance to the day to day runnings of a school.

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I thought that it may not have too much relevance to the day to day runnings of a school.

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The importance of purpose and how relations play a fundamental role in discovering true purpose

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The importance of purpose and how relations play a fundamental role in discovering true purpose

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I learned that I appreciate reflecting on the multiple ways to approach a goal.

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I learned that I appreciate reflecting on the multiple ways to approach a goal.

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Strategic planning doesn't always reflect reality. 

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Strategic planning doesn't always reflect reality. 

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I assumed that planning was done mainly by the leaders without too much consultation from the whole school team.

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I assumed that planning was done mainly by the leaders without too much consultation from the whole school team.

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I assumed that strategic planning was more difficult than it actually is.

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I assumed that strategic planning was more difficult than it actually is.

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You can have a beautiful plan on paper, but if you haven't established the key relationships needed to put that plan into action, your "beautiful" plan remains just that. 

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You can have a beautiful plan on paper, but if you haven't established the key relationships needed to put that plan into action, your "beautiful" plan remains just that. 

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Don't be afraid to "go wide" or suggest crazy ideas during divergent thinking activities

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Don't be afraid to "go wide" or suggest crazy ideas during divergent thinking activities

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Trusting the process and your vision to guide either from in front, in the middle or from behind

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Trusting the process and your vision to guide either from in front, in the middle or from behind

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I know that I possess the ability to create a plan that includes relevant sequential steps

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I know that I possess the ability to create a plan that includes relevant sequential steps

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What I now know is that a plan has to be revisited and evaluated to improve it

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What I now know is that a plan has to be revisited and evaluated to improve it

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Your conceptual thinking cannot be defined by a box. You need to step outside of the box, i.e. your comfort zone and see the generative possibilities.

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That leadership and planning is not only technical but creative and artistic. 

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That leadership and planning is not only technical but creative and artistic. 

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planning is never ending, but that doesn't mean it's boring and dull.

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planning is never ending, but that doesn't mean it's boring and dull.

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Very naively I thought that that we would be working on different scenarios collaboratively. We would be given a context and a problematic situation and go through the process ...

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Very naively I thought that that we would be working on different scenarios collaboratively. We would be given a context and a problematic situation and go through the process ...

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2) Language is very powerful and has impact in the planning process.

3) View problems with an appreciative mind

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Relationships are key to planning and leading.  Starting from what you are already doing well is a positive way to create a plan.

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Relationships are key to planning and leading.  Starting from what you are already doing well is a positive way to create a plan.

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 Data was the driving force of all planning.

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 Data was the driving force of all planning.

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Planning is a much more complex notion that I thought

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Planning is a much more complex notion that I thought

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The relationships we build are key to success. 

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The relationships we build are key to success. 

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I learned that Planning and evaluating is dynamic...a living document" 

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I learned that Planning and evaluating is dynamic...a living document" 

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That the process will not fail if the direction changes and manifests into something totally different from initial expectations.

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That the process will not fail if the direction changes and manifests into something totally different from initial expectations.

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There is always something that is working. Focus on that and make it better.

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It is so important to look at our environment and do a "scan" before planning anything. I didn't realize how important this piece was and how valuable the environmental scan truly is until I got to the final result of my plan. 

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It is so important to look at our environment and do a "scan" before planning anything. I didn't realize how important this piece was and how valuable the environmental scan truly is until I got to the final result of my plan. 

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I learned to be aware of any preconceived notions that I may have about what effective leadership is.

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I learned that relationships are critical in strategic planning.

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I learned that relationships are critical in strategic planning.

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That strong plans need to consider context, utilize creativity and foster collaboration.

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That strong plans need to consider context, utilize creativity and foster collaboration.

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Without building relationships plans will not work no matter how hard you try to implement it

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Without building relationships plans will not work no matter how hard you try to implement it

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It might be uncomfortable; you will have to get out of your comfort zone, and you will survive.

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It might be uncomfortable; you will have to get out of your comfort zone, and you will survive.

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You don't own your strategic plan. It is owned by all those influenced by it.

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I learned that there is no one way to approach things. it all DEPENDS on your context and the situation that needs to be improved upon.

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I learned that there is no one way to approach things. it all DEPENDS on your context and the situation that needs to be improved upon.

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Planning and evaluating has to be done with a team and re-evaluated to meet the priorities

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Planning and evaluating has to be done with a team and re-evaluated to meet the priorities

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I had an amazing group and learned that sharing ideas helped encourage  better ideas.

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I had an amazing group and learned that sharing ideas helped encourage  better ideas.

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That strategic plans were set in stone, unchanging and inflexible

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That strategic plans were set in stone, unchanging and inflexible

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I learned that plans we create need to always be treated as living documents. They should be changed and revised as needed.

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I learned that plans we create need to always be treated as living documents. They should be changed and revised as needed.

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That working with others multiplies the generative possibilities and that input of other perspectives leads to a more complete and rich solution.

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That working with others multiplies the generative possibilities and that input of other perspectives leads to a more complete and rich solution.

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I know that a plan can always change depending on your environmental needs. 

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I know that a plan can always change depending on your environmental needs. 

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You have to trust the process and share the tasks. Surround yourself with people that have different strengths (science, art, technique and leaders).

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You have to trust the process and share the tasks. Surround yourself with people that have different strengths (science, art, technique and leaders).

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You need to take all the players into consideration.

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You need to take all the players into consideration.

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Leaders facilitate planning, they do not necessarily lead it.

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Leaders facilitate planning, they do not necessarily lead it.

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1) How to assess if strategies were impactful in the planning process.

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1) How to assess if strategies were impactful in the planning process.

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2) Extend possibilities through success indicators

3)

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I learned that you must know your environment (the good, the bad, and the ugly) and to be honest with what you see in order for you to set priorities to steer the school in the right direction towards the school's vision.

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I learned that you must know your environment (the good, the bad, and the ugly) and to be honest with what you see in order for you to set priorities to steer the school in the right direction towards the school's vision.

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That resistance to the plan may not be negative because it can help us see things in a different perspective. 

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That resistance to the plan may not be negative because it can help us see things in a different perspective. 

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Planning is a living process, one must be able to adapt, be flexible and be open minded to create a plan that benefits all, because everyone matters.

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Planning is a living process, one must be able to adapt, be flexible and be open minded to create a plan that benefits all, because everyone matters.

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Deciding upon a dependable and effective Planning Team to execute your strategic plan is a crucial step.

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Deciding upon a dependable and effective Planning Team to execute your strategic plan is a crucial step.

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I am so thankful for my team, they have been so supportive, I've gained valuable insights, and glad to continue these relationships after this class ends.

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I am so thankful for my team, they have been so supportive, I've gained valuable insights, and glad to continue these relationships after this class ends.

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I am looking forward to using my strategic plan.

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I am looking forward to using my strategic plan.

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What I came to value most was the spirit of collaboration. I realized how I as a " creative" can have difficulties working with those "technical". both both are integral to success.

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What I came to value most was the spirit of collaboration. I realized how I as a " creative" can have difficulties working with those "technical". both both are integral to success.

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We have to differentiate our leadership and be inclusive.

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We have to differentiate our leadership and be inclusive.

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Comfort and discomfort in placing ideas and plans in grids...

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Comfort and discomfort in placing ideas and plans in grids...

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I assume that we would create evaluation grids or specific tools.

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I assume that we would create evaluation grids or specific tools.

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Trust comes with hard work and openness. In the role of a leader, the intentions must come from a place of caring for the growth and development of others.

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Trust comes with hard work and openness. In the role of a leader, the intentions must come from a place of caring for the growth and development of others.

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I worry sometimes about all the paperwork and wonder if it takes away from on the ground action... much like the usefulness of long lesson plans for teachers...

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I worry sometimes about all the paperwork and wonder if it takes away from on the ground action... much like the usefulness of long lesson plans for teachers...

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I assumed that this class would have a lot of theory. 

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I assumed that this class would have a lot of theory. 

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There is no clear precise time to  try to get initiatives or projects done.

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There is no clear precise time to  try to get initiatives or projects done.

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I still need to learn more about using the AI approach when complete an environmental scan. To ask ourselves "what I am not seeing"

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I still need to learn more about using the AI approach when complete an environmental scan. To ask ourselves "what I am not seeing"

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Establishing an appropriate and effective timeline for a strategic plan.

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Establishing an appropriate and effective timeline for a strategic plan.

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I learned that planning is an organic process that is adaptable and surprisingly magical

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I learned that planning is an organic process that is adaptable and surprisingly magical

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Planning is a powerful tool. Current strategic plans in schools are too generic. 

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Planning is a powerful tool. Current strategic plans in schools are too generic. 

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Loved working with my leadership team!

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I learned how practical and hands on planning and leadership is.

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I learned how practical and hands on planning and leadership is.