Fall 2021: What do we know about leadership and planning? by Ken Robertson https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf Assumed/Learned/Know en-us 2021-11-28 23:08:13 UTC 2025-11-25 18:12:11 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f633.png I assumed that planning was a linear process. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921588658 2021-11-30 23:45:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921588658 Planning isn't easy https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921588703 2021-11-30 23:45:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921588703 That the course would be about testing and then analyzing the results. snewton10 https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921588851 2021-11-30 23:45:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921588851 I learned to trust the process. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921588919 2021-11-30 23:45:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921588919 That planning was really hard! https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589054 2021-11-30 23:46:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589054 I learned that what you want is not always what you need. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589074 2021-11-30 23:46:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589074 The utmost importance of the relationships. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589095 2021-11-30 23:46:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589095 that leaders did a great deal of planning. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589242 2021-11-30 23:46:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589242 Project management https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589301 I was under the impression that strategic planning and evaluation was similar to project management and overseeing deliverables. ]]> 2021-11-30 23:46:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589301 https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589351 Identify the school's problems and come up with a targeted short-term plan]]> 2021-11-30 23:46:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589351 I'ts a process https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589403 2021-11-30 23:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589403 I assumed this class would be more about theory of leadership and planning. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589405 2021-11-30 23:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589405 That the process is the opposite of what I thought. snewton10 https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589409 2021-11-30 23:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589409 I learned it is ok to be yourself! https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589415 2021-11-30 23:46:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589415 That planning was not as multi leveled https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589448 2021-11-30 23:46:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589448 Planning is a working document...be ready to adjust your plan as it evolves. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589543 2021-11-30 23:46:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589543 I learned that going in reverse allows you to see what is necessary. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589573 2021-11-30 23:46:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589573 I assumed that planning and creating a strategic plan was a very long and difficult process. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589694 2021-11-30 23:46:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589694 https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589714 I assumed that planning has to allow for multiple revisions]]> 2021-11-30 23:46:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589714 I know that a plan without considering relationships is simply a piece of paper. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589726 2021-11-30 23:46:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589726 I assumed that planning was ''black and white'' https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589778 2021-11-30 23:46:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589778 It takes collaboration. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589803 2021-11-30 23:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589803 The perfect doesn't exist; resistance is normal! https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589806 2021-11-30 23:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589806 https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589820 I assumed it was a lot more difficult.]]> 2021-11-30 23:46:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589820 The process works if you take it one step at a time and not rush to action. snewton10 https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589984 2021-11-30 23:46:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921589984 Look for a problem -> Think of a solution. Linear process https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921590037 2021-11-30 23:46:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921590037 That the outcome may not be what you thought it would be https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921590071 2021-11-30 23:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921590071 that planning and leadership is always a work in progress. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921590078 2021-11-30 23:47:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921590078 what you start with may not be where you end up in your planning. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921590097 2021-11-30 23:47:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921590097 I want to put one into play to see what kind of adjustments it will need. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921590154 2021-11-30 23:47:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921590154 I learned that it is a living document and constantly changing npotvin https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921590221 2021-11-30 23:47:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921590221 Resistance is futile! snewton10 https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921590228 2021-11-30 23:47:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921590228 It depends on your leadership style https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921590232 2021-11-30 23:47:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921590232 I believe that a plan that considers generative possibilities is one that will inspire the most trust. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921590435 2021-11-30 23:47:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921590435 Just like the human brain https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921590451 Planning is not linear. Just like the human brain, it needs flexible room to live and breathe. ]]> 2021-11-30 23:47:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921590451 I assumed that strategic planning was a management task. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921590475 2021-11-30 23:47:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921590475 It is a process, needs collaboration for success and not to be rushed https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921590495 2021-11-30 23:47:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921590495 https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921590662 Thinking in different perspectives and Trying to find more possibility.

]]> 2021-11-30 23:47:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921590662 The importance of purpose and how relations play a fundamental role in discovering true purpose https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921590793 2021-11-30 23:47:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921590793 I thought that it may not have too much relevance to the day to day runnings of a school. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921590820 2021-11-30 23:47:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921590820 I learned that I appreciate reflecting on the multiple ways to approach a goal. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921590855 2021-11-30 23:47:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921590855 Strategic planning doesn't always reflect reality. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591015 2021-11-30 23:47:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591015 It takes a village https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591044 2021-11-30 23:47:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591044 I assumed that planning was done mainly by the leaders without too much consultation from the whole school team. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591060 2021-11-30 23:47:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591060 I assumed that strategic planning was more difficult than it actually is. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591274 2021-11-30 23:48:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591274 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. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591380 2021-11-30 23:48:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591380 Don't be afraid to "go wide" or suggest crazy ideas during divergent thinking activities https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591390 2021-11-30 23:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591390 Trusting the process and your vision to guide either from in front, in the middle or from behind https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591455 2021-11-30 23:48:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591455 I know that I possess the ability to create a plan that includes relevant sequential steps https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591461 2021-11-30 23:48:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591461 What I now know is that a plan has to be revisited and evaluated to improve it npotvin https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591521 2021-11-30 23:48:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591521 The trouble of thinking outside the box https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591536 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. ]]> 2021-11-30 23:48:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591536 Building relationships is the key https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591691 2021-11-30 23:48:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591691 That leadership and planning is not only technical but creative and artistic. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591704 2021-11-30 23:48:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591704 planning is never ending, but that doesn't mean it's boring and dull. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591764 2021-11-30 23:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591764 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 ... https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591807 2021-11-30 23:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591807 1) Trust the process https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591818 2) Language is very powerful and has impact in the planning process.

3) View problems with an appreciative mind

]]> 2021-11-30 23:48:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591818 Relationships are key to planning and leading. Starting from what you are already doing well is a positive way to create a plan. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591943 2021-11-30 23:48:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591943 Data was the driving force of all planning. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591994 2021-11-30 23:48:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921591994 Planning is a much more complex notion that I thought https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921592071 2021-11-30 23:48:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921592071 The relationships we build are key to success. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921592153 2021-11-30 23:48:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921592153 I learned that Planning and evaluating is dynamic...a living document" https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921592171 2021-11-30 23:48:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921592171 That the process will not fail if the direction changes and manifests into something totally different from initial expectations. snewton10 https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921592205 2021-11-30 23:48:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921592205 Appreciative Inquiry https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921592288 There is always something that is working. Focus on that and make it better.]]> 2021-11-30 23:48:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921592288 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. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921592432 2021-11-30 23:49:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921592432 https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921592587 I learned to be aware of any preconceived notions that I may have about what effective leadership is.]]> 2021-11-30 23:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921592587 I learned that relationships are critical in strategic planning. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921592600 2021-11-30 23:49:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921592600 That strong plans need to consider context, utilize creativity and foster collaboration. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921592660 2021-11-30 23:49:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921592660 Without building relationships plans will not work no matter how hard you try to implement it https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921592708 2021-11-30 23:49:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921592708 It might be uncomfortable; you will have to get out of your comfort zone, and you will survive. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921592980 2021-11-30 23:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921592980 It takes all of us https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921592989 You don't own your strategic plan. It is owned by all those influenced by it. ]]> 2021-11-30 23:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921592989 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. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921593004 2021-11-30 23:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921593004 Planning and evaluating has to be done with a team and re-evaluated to meet the priorities npotvin https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921593026 2021-11-30 23:49:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921593026 I had an amazing group and learned that sharing ideas helped encourage better ideas. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921593346 2021-11-30 23:49:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921593346 That strategic plans were set in stone, unchanging and inflexible https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921593653 2021-11-30 23:50:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921593653 I learned that plans we create need to always be treated as living documents. They should be changed and revised as needed. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921593714 2021-11-30 23:50:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921593714 That working with others multiplies the generative possibilities and that input of other perspectives leads to a more complete and rich solution. snewton10 https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921593803 2021-11-30 23:50:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921593803 I know that a plan can always change depending on your environmental needs. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921593951 2021-11-30 23:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921593951 You have to trust the process and share the tasks. Surround yourself with people that have different strengths (science, art, technique and leaders). https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921594138 2021-11-30 23:50:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921594138 You need to take all the players into consideration. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921594223 2021-11-30 23:50:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921594223 Leaders facilitate planning, they do not necessarily lead it. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921594273 2021-11-30 23:50:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921594273 1) How to assess if strategies were impactful in the planning process. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921594476 2) Extend possibilities through success indicators

3) ]]> 2021-11-30 23:50:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921594476 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. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921594492 2021-11-30 23:50:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921594492 That resistance to the plan may not be negative because it can help us see things in a different perspective. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921594496 2021-11-30 23:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921594496 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. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921594513 2021-11-30 23:50:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921594513 Deciding upon a dependable and effective Planning Team to execute your strategic plan is a crucial step. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921594718 2021-11-30 23:50:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921594718 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. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921594909 2021-11-30 23:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921594909 I am looking forward to using my strategic plan. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921594980 2021-11-30 23:51:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921594980 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. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921595224 2021-11-30 23:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921595224 We have to differentiate our leadership and be inclusive. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921595505 2021-11-30 23:51:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921595505 Comfort and discomfort in placing ideas and plans in grids... https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921595998 2021-11-30 23:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921595998 I assume that we would create evaluation grids or specific tools. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921596050 2021-11-30 23:52:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921596050 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. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921596131 2021-11-30 23:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921596131 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... https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921596231 2021-11-30 23:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921596231 I assumed that this class would have a lot of theory. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921596252 2021-11-30 23:52:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921596252 There is no clear precise time to try to get initiatives or projects done. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921596256 2021-11-30 23:52:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921596256 I still need to learn more about using the AI approach when complete an environmental scan. To ask ourselves "what I am not seeing" https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921596389 2021-11-30 23:52:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921596389 Establishing an appropriate and effective timeline for a strategic plan. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921596480 2021-11-30 23:52:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921596480 I learned that planning is an organic process that is adaptable and surprisingly magical https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921596558 2021-11-30 23:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921596558 Planning is a powerful tool. Current strategic plans in schools are too generic. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921596570 Loved working with my leadership team!]]> 2021-11-30 23:52:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921596570 I learned how practical and hands on planning and leadership is. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921596605 2021-11-30 23:52:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921596605 It's not an individual plan, but a plan to consider all relationships possible. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921596620 2021-11-30 23:52:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921596620 Appreciative inquiry really helps people move towards a common goal by looking at what we do good, and how can we do more of it. It all comes back to those relationships. You have to listen to your staff, your students, and yourself (self-care). https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921597471 2021-11-30 23:53:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921597471 Creating a planning team that is diverse in many ways can be highly beneficial in writing, developing and executing a plan. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921597996 2021-11-30 23:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921597996 I still need to learn how to see deeper to best identify the most effective "umbrella" priorities https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921598562 2021-11-30 23:54:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921598562 Planning is a dynamic process. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921598725 2021-11-30 23:54:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921598725 At times, it's much harder to focus on the positive ---- Put the negativity behind. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921599893 2021-11-30 23:55:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921599893 Like fine wine, leadership is part science, technique, and an art. Holding and maintaining of the equilibrium of the 3 is the greatest of all leadership challenges. If you can do that, the result is balanced, complex, and harmonious. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921600474 2021-11-30 23:56:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921600474 I learned to be flexible and keep an open mind to alternative possibilities. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921604534 2021-11-30 23:59:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921604534 Discussions over debates! https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921606140 2021-12-01 00:00:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921606140 Complex issues require complex solutions. https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921614597 2021-12-01 00:07:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jkrobertson/min0x7u6029oecf/wish/1921614597