1. 1 Educational Team Excellence Recognition Criteria Powerpoint Template Mandatory slide headers are in red Criteria-based expectation examples are outlined below criteria-headers. Slide data presentation should be in colors, format & manner befitting the team & project.

2. 2 Overview Your power point presentation needs to tell your story using the ETER criteria as an organizing framework. Select colors, graphics and data to illustrate your criteria compliance, but remember: quality not quantity is your best practice. Unless your team used the ETER criteria as your process, there may be criteria elements not present in your project. If this is the case, simply explain on that criteria slide why your team did not address this element. Do not try to Fake-it-to-Make-it!

3. 3 Overview Make sure your project title or your criteria 1a explanation identifies your project as either a problem solving or an improvement project. –A Problem Solving Project is usually a search for a new solution or practice that does not currently exist to resolve an issue or satisfy desired expectations. –An Improvement Project is changing an existing practice, that is not meeting expectations, for the better in order to comply, approach, meet or exceed desired performance levels.

4. 4 PROJECT SELECTION 1.a EXPLAIN how the project was selected.(1 of 2) Clear summary (Key data / information) Selection data / information included Project driver(s)  Personal initiative,  Organizational OFI,  Grant Commitment  Other EXPLAIN – Sufficient details to completely understand or replicate. Criteria Slide Precursor It is a best practice to keep individual slide contents lean & meaningful. This indicator informs judges of this intent and to foreshadow additional information on subsequent slides. Do not include this textbox in your presentation. Its only purpose on the template is to keep your explanation focused on the criteria measure expectation! Suggested Criteria Elements Should be addressed in the team’s story, or presented on the criterion standard slide. Mandatory Slide Header

5. 5 PROJECT SELECTION 1.a EXPLAIN how the project was selected.(1 of 2) Clear summary (Key data / information) Selection data / information included Project driver(s)  Personal initiative,  Organizational OFI,  Grant Commitment  Other EXPLAIN – Sufficient details to completely understand or replicate.

6. 6 Project Declaration – Identify project type. –A Problem Solving project is a search for a new solution or practice. –An Improvement project is changing an existing practice for the better. Team Approach/Process/Method/Tools –Education Team Excellence criteria driven process –PDSA –PDCA –DMAIC –Organizational Adopted Procedure –Other 1.a EXPLAIN how the project was selected.(2 of 2) EXPLAIN – Sufficient details to completely understand or replicate.

7. 7 1.b EXPLAIN how the project supports organization goals, performance measures and/or strategies. Link between team project & organization goals/strategies  Organizational goals (vision, mission, objectives …)  Project goals, intents, aims … Project importance is explained  “Why is this project important to the organization?”  What organization owns/benefits from this project? Improved test scores & organization link, connection, importance … EXPLAIN – Sufficient details to completely understand or replicate.

8. 8 1.c DESCRIBE how the team identified key stakeholders (i.e., those most affected)(1 of 3) Key stakeholders listed –Internal/external customers, employees, students, parents, key suppliers (List both internal & external) –Unique group / one or more individuals? LIST – Identify via lists, tables, flowcharts … (Quantitatively or Qualitatively) DESCRIBE – Detailed sufficiently to basically understand.

9. 9 1.c DESCRIBE how the team identified key stakeholders (i.e., those most affected)(2 of 3) Stakeholder identification method described DESCRIBE – Detailed sufficiently to basically understand.

10. 10 1.c DESCRIBE how the team identified key stakeholders (i.e., those most affected)(3 of 3) Stakeholders selection described / justified DESCRIBE – Detailed sufficiently to basically understand.

11. 11 1.d IDENTIFY the key stakeholders (1 of 2) Identify Key Stakeholder(s) from previous list (“1c” slides 5-6-7) with impact affect/effect. IDENTIFY - Lists, tables, flowcharts … (Quantitatively or Qualitatively)

12. 12 1.d EXPLAIN how the project impacts key stakeholders (2 of 2) Team understands and communicates expected “Stakeholder- Project-Impact” factor(s) completely. EXPLAIN – Sufficient details to completely understand or replicate.

13. 13 ANALYSIS 2.a EXPLAIN how team identified potential root cause(s) and key performance characteristics for the selected project. Root cause identification methods used identified Change / Improvement process described. –Greater detail on root cause approach/process/methods/tools Anticipated benefits noted Key performance factors/indicators linked to root cause identifiers. LIST – Identify via lists, tables, flowcharts … (Quantitatively or Qualitatively) IDENTIFY - Lists, tables, flowcharts … (Quantitatively or Qualitatively) DESCRIBE – Detailed sufficiently to basically understand. EXPLAIN – Sufficient details to completely understand or replicate.

14. 14 2.b EXPLAIN root cause analysis with data and information (1 of 3) Data & information used to reveal root causes (Depth & Breadth) EXPLAIN – Sufficient details to completely understand or replicate.

15. 15 2.b EXPLAIN root cause analysis with data and information (2 of 3) Specific data/information root cause analysis examples (Depth & Breadth). EXPLAIN – Sufficient details to completely understand or replicate.

16. 16 2.b EXPLAIN root cause analysis with data and information (3 of 3) Root Cause Analysis conclusions present (Depth & Breadth). EXPLAIN – Sufficient details to completely understand or replicate.

17. 17 2.c IDENTIFY key data and information used in team analysis Key data/information used to reveal potential root causes Key data/information connection from “2b” present. Specific data/information examples noted IDENTIFY - Lists, tables, flowcharts … (Quantitatively or Qualitatively)

18. 18 2.d EXPLAIN actual root cause identification and assurance. (1 of 2) Root cause possibilities identified as suggested previously in 2a, 2b and 2c. (Named, labeled, and referenced) EXPLAIN – Sufficient details to completely understand or replicate.

19. 19 2.d EXPLAIN actual root cause identification and assurance. (2 of 2) Key data & analysis assures the validation of the actual root cause (Depth & Breadth) EXPLAIN – Sufficient details to completely understand or replicate.

20. 20 SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT 3.a EXPLAIN potential solution(s) identification (1 of 3) Potential solutions listed LIST – Identify via lists, tables, flowcharts … (Quantitatively or Qualitatively) EXPLAIN – Sufficient details to completely understand or replicate.

21. 21 3.a EXPLAIN potential solution(s) identification (2 of 3) Potential solutions connected to previously identified root causes (“2d”)  Formally / Informally / Organizationally EXPLAIN – Sufficient details to completely understand or replicate.

22. 22 3.a EXPLAIN potential solution(s) identification (3 of 3) Clear potential solution identification methodology identified EXPLAIN – Sufficient details to completely understand or replicate.

23. 23 3.b EXPLAIN final solution selection (1 of 2) Final solution selection approach/process/methods/tools identified Specific examples EXPLAIN – Sufficient details to completely understand or replicate.

24. 24 3.b EXPLAIN final solution selection (2 of 2) Final solution process applied to potential solution list (“3a”) Specific examples EXPLAIN – Sufficient details to completely understand or replicate.

25. 25 3.c IDENTIFY final solution (1 of 2) Final root-cause solution identified Final root-cause solution connected to solution selection approach (“3b’) IDENTIFY - Lists, tables, flowcharts … (Quantitatively or Qualitatively)

26. 26 3.c EXPLAIN expected solution benefits (2 of 2) Expected/anticipated solution benefits explained EXPLAIN – Sufficient details to completely understand or replicate.

27. 27 3.d DESCRIBE expected benefits determination (1 of 2) Expected benefits determination approach/process/methods/tools described. DESCRIBE – Detailed sufficiently to basically understand.

28. 28 3.d DESCRIBE expected benefits determination (2 of 2) Connection with “3c” (solution expected benefit list) illustrated / explained Specific examples DESCRIBE – Detailed sufficiently to basically understand.

29. 29 SOLUTION IMPLEMENTATION 4.a DESCRIBE solution implementation plan (1 of 2) Planned solution implementation process illustrated / explained Specific examples (Depth & Breadth) DESCRIBE – Detailed sufficiently to basically understand.

30. 30 4.a IDENTIFY potential challenges (2 of 2) List of potential implementation challenges Describe how challenges were identified IDENTIFY - Lists, tables, flowcharts … (Quantitatively or Qualitatively) DESCRIBE – Detailed sufficiently to basically understand.

31. 31 4.b DESCRIBE solution implementation (1 of 2) Actual implementation steps with specific examples Key steps & associated milestones noted/identified DESCRIBE – Detailed sufficiently to basically understand.

32. 32 4.b DESCRIBE solution process, procedures, changes... (2 of 2) Concise description to understand solution implementation procedures / changes … DESCRIBE – Detailed sufficiently to basically understand.

33. 33 4.c EXPLAIN solution implementation support and buy-in (1 of 4) Achieving solution implementation buy-in Specific examples EXPLAIN – Sufficient details to completely understand or replicate.

34. 34 4.c EXPLAIN solution implementation support and buy-in (2 of 4) Buy-in “working relations”  Noting with whom they worked. EXPLAIN – Sufficient details to completely understand or replicate.

35. 35 4.c EXPLAIN solution implementation support and buy-in (3 of 4) Stakeholder(s) noted in “1d” BUY-IN connection Expected impact & resistance reaffirmed / noted  Stakeholders  Others EXPLAIN – Sufficient details to completely understand or replicate.

36. 36 4.c EXPLAIN how solution implementation challenges were addressed (4 of 4) Specific examples of addressing implementation challenges EXPLAIN – Sufficient details to completely understand or replicate.

37. 37 4.d EXPLAIN project’s Results-Measurement-System Plan (1 of 2) Effectiveness-Results measurement plan detailed Specific examples:  Applicable data, measures, data, information … EXPLAIN – Sufficient details to completely understand or replicate.

38. 38 4.d EXPLAIN how the PLAN ensured results would be sustained (2 of 2) Specific actions, plans … to ensure sustained results EXPLAIN – Sufficient details to completely understand or replicate.

39. 39 TEAM EFFECTIVENESS 5.a DESCRIBE team member selection (1 of 2) Team evidence (Names or other identifiers …) Actual team member selection method DESCRIBE – Detailed sufficiently to basically understand.

40. 40 5.a DESCRIBE team member selection (2 of 2) Why each member was selected  Skills, knowledge, qualifications … DESCRIBE – Detailed sufficiently to basically understand.

41. 41 5.b DESCRIBE team member participation preparation Team member preparations – prior to or during  Specific training  Tools  Process Improvement  Team dynamics, etc… Team building efforts – prior or during DESCRIBE – Detailed sufficiently to basically understand.

42. 42 5.c DESCRIBE team member participation & contribution assurance (1 of 2) Specific examples - team member ability to & contributions to project  Team norms  Meeting availability  Management tools/techniques  Special accommodations DESCRIBE – Detailed sufficiently to basically understand.

43. 43 5.c DESCRIBE team member participation & contribution assurance (2 of 2) Specific examples of team member roles & responsibilities DESCRIBE – Detailed sufficiently to basically understand.

44. 44 5.d EXPLAIN team performance management to ensure effectiveness (1 of 6) Specific examples of effective team management EXPLAIN – Sufficient details to completely understand or replicate.

45. 45 5.d EXPLAIN team performance management to ensure effectiveness (2 of 6) Project lifecycle team management assured EXPLAIN – Sufficient details to completely understand or replicate.

46. 46 5.d EXPLAIN team performance management to ensure effectiveness (3 of 6) Capitalization on individual team members skills, knowledge & contributions EXPLAIN – Sufficient details to completely understand or replicate.

47. 47 5.d EXPLAIN team performance management to ensure effectiveness (4 of 6) Team member data/information sharing evidence EXPLAIN – Sufficient details to completely understand or replicate.

48. 48 5.d EXPLAIN team performance management to ensure effectiveness (5 of 6) Effective team communications (Evidence) EXPLAIN – Sufficient details to completely understand or replicate.

49. 49 5.d EXPLAIN team performance management to ensure effectiveness (6 of 6) Performance management – Evidence meeting deadlines/ deliverables/milestones EXPLAIN – Sufficient details to completely understand or replicate.

50. 50 RESULTS, KNOWLEDGE SHARING & APPLICATION 6.a DESCRIBE results achieved-tangible and less tangible results. (1 of 5) Identifies actual solution implementation results DESCRIBE – Detailed sufficiently to basically understand.

51. 51 6.a DESCRIBE results achieved-tangible and less tangible results. (2 of 5) Tangible results  Specific Measure or Metric Improvement  % proficient, cycle time, attendance …  Cost, grades, participation DESCRIBE – Detailed sufficiently to basically understand.

52. 52 6.a DESCRIBE results achieved-tangible and less tangible results. (3 of 5) Less-Tangible results (Linked to a variety of indicators)  Specific Measure or Metric Improvement  Morale  Professional Work Environment  Employee/student/staff satisfaction Less-Tangible indicators identified DESCRIBE – Detailed sufficiently to basically understand.

53. 53 6.a DESCRIBE results achieved-tangible and less tangible results. (4 of 5) Indicator (Tangible & Less Tangible) “rationalization” of improvement-beliefs DESCRIBE – Detailed sufficiently to basically understand.

54. 54 6.a DESCRIBE results achieved-tangible and less tangible results. (5 of 5) Before & After performance results demonstrate a causal relationship (Improvement project and/or end results) DESCRIBE – Detailed sufficiently to basically understand.

55. 55 6.b EXPLAIN results achieved impact on organizations goals, performance, measures, and/or strategies. (1 of 2) Connect “6a” results (Tangible & Less-Tangible results) with “1b” (Project supports organizational goals …) EXPLAIN – Sufficient details to completely understand or replicate.

56. 56 6.b EXPLAIN results achieved impact on organizations goals, performance, measures, and/or strategies. (2 of 2) Demonstrate positive results / impacts on Category 1 areas (i.e., organizational / project goals, objectives, strategies … EXPLAIN – Sufficient details to completely understand or replicate.

57. 57 6.c DESCRIBE project results “sharings” (1 of 2) How results were shared Specific “sharing” examples provided Sharing methods/approaches DESCRIBE – Detailed sufficiently to basically understand.

58. 58 6.c IDENTIFY with whom the results were shared (2 of 2) Results were shared with whom  Inside  Outside IDENTIFY - Lists, tables, flowcharts … (Quantitatively or Qualitatively)

59. 59 6.d Clarity of application and effective use of charts/graphs  Criteria aligned, sequenced and labeled  Page numbers present  Third party voice of the team utilized  Clarity – Sufficient information/data for complete understanding and commensurate with the verbal qualifiers (i.e. Identify, describe, list, explain)  Non-generic or industry-based terminology explained  Abbreviations (LSS, NP, UCL, LCL …) should be defined on initial use  Professionally written (Proper grammar and spelling).  Visual aides, charts, graphs… easily read and understood  Visual aides colors are complementary and not difficult to perceive  Project story is told according to the Educational Team Excellence Criteria  Lean slide presentations – 6 bullets / 6 words per bullet per slide  Slide Notes should complement slide data and not be redundant of it.