Communications
Competencies |
Reflection |
F1. Formulating and carrying out plans for internal and external communications;
F2. Demonstrating facilitation skills; F3. Recognizing and applying an understanding of individual and group behavior in normal and stressful situations; F4. Facilitating teamwork; F5. Demonstrating an understanding of conflict resolution and problem solving strategies; F6. Making presentations that are clear and easy to understand; F7. Responding, reviewing and summarizing information for groups; F8. Communicating appropriately speaking, listening, and writing for different audiences such as students, teachers, parents, community, and other stakeholders; F9. Understanding and utilizing appropriate communication technology. |
During my many years in leadership roles, I have found that creating an
agenda beforehand and sending it out really helps teachers and staff engage in the meeting much more effectively. In my PLC and Team leadership roles, we liked having an agenda so much that we put it into our meeting norms. This really forced me to become more organized about communication. In addition to an agenda, I have often found that prepping any presenting material ahead of time and bouncing the ideas off of a trusted colleague made me anticipate more reactions and obstacles, and therefore, prepare for those with the right information and assurances. Another important idea in communication is to be clear, concise, and over-communicate. It is okay to remind people of meetings, expectations and norms. This over communication is a way to differentiate with staff. Some people need that second or third reminder. |
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