Leadership Summit Larry Blackmer, Associate Superintendent of Schools, Michigan Conference of SDA of Schools, Michigan Conference of SDA

Ground Rules With the assumption that we are here for the same purpose, and that we are all equals, we can openly and honestly share ideas. No idea is a bad idea. Everyone has an equal voice. We can question ideas, but not people.

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here together...

Thats a good question! Why are we gathered here together?

? Group question #1 What expectations do you have for todays meeting? 5 minutes

Reporters - share three of the groups pre-session expectations.

My Objectives for Today For there to be a clear understanding of the roles, functions and lines of authority for the board and staff. To continue to develop EXCELLENCE IN TEAMWORK To enjoy ourselves while accomplishing our objectives. For there to be a clear understanding of the roles, functions and lines of authority for the board and staff. To continue to develop EXCELLENCE IN TEAMWORK To enjoy ourselves while accomplishing our objectives.

? Group question #2 A.Why does this school exist? A.Why does this school exist? B. What is the function of the board? B. What is the function of the board? C. What is the function of the administration? C. What is the function of the administration? 7 Minutes

Reporters -Share with the total group one answer.

Excellence in Teamwork Systemsview SharedValues Continuousimprovement PowersharingWin-winconflict Clear mission goals, & roles Completecommunication Strategicplanning Informedcooperation

Excellence in Teamwork Systemsview SharedValues Continuousimprovement PowersharingWin-winconflict Clear mission goals, & roles Completecommunication Strategicplanning Informedcooperation

Excellence in Teamwork Develop and Maintain a Clear Mission, Goals & Roles * Information is crucial for cooperation. * Know how goals and roles fit the larger picture. * Believing, knowing, having fit, ----MOTIVATES *Team members need to know each other at a deeper level than the role each is playing. 1

Excellence in Teamwork Systemsview SharedValues Continuousimprovement PowersharingWin-winconflict Clear mission goals, & roles Completecommunication Strategicplanning Informedcooperation

Excellence in Teamwork 2 Think, Plan, an Act Strategically Thinking strategically means thinking with end results in mind. Thinking strategically means thinking with end results in mind. Planning strategically means anticipating the needs of students and parents in accomplishing your job.Planning strategically means anticipating the needs of students and parents in accomplishing your job. Acting strategically means stepping up to a problem and doing the right thing…Acting strategically means stepping up to a problem and doing the right thing… Complex tasks require that everyone think, plan and act strategicallyComplex tasks require that everyone think, plan and act strategically

Excellence in Teamwork Systemsview SharedValues Continuousimprovement PowersharingWin-winconflict Clear mission goals, & roles Completecommunication Strategicplanning Informedcooperation

Excellence in Teamwork 3 Accurate, timely information is the lifeblood of an effective organization.Accurate, timely information is the lifeblood of an effective organization. Complete communication doesnt mean telling everyone everything you know.Complete communication doesnt mean telling everyone everything you know. Every person in the organization needs two kinds of information…Every person in the organization needs two kinds of information… Effective listening is a vital part of the complete communicationEffective listening is a vital part of the complete communication Go for Complete Communication

Excellence in Teamwork Systemsview SharedValues Continuousimprovement PowersharingWin-Winconflict Clear mission goals, & roles Completecommunication Strategicplanning Informedcooperation

Excellence in Teamwork 4 Reframe Conflict as a Win-Win Activity When people strive for honest, complete communication, its inevitable that there will be differences.When people strive for honest, complete communication, its inevitable that there will be differences. When viewed and dealt with productively, conflict need not cause problems in team relationships.When viewed and dealt with productively, conflict need not cause problems in team relationships. Good conflict resolution skills are an essential part of effective teamwork.Good conflict resolution skills are an essential part of effective teamwork. Lively, productive conflict is energizing and can be a rich source of ideas.Lively, productive conflict is energizing and can be a rich source of ideas.

Excellence in Teamwork Systemsview SharedValues Continuousimprovement PowersharingWin-winconflict Clear mission goals, & roles Completecommunication Strategicplanning Informedcooperation

Excellence in Teamwork 5 This may be the most important aspect of effective teamwork and one of the most difficult to accomplish. Everyone needs to feel powerful in the same sense that they can make a difference Feeling powerless is probably one of the most discouraging feelings anyone can have. When power is shared, people are able to devote tremendous energy to the work at hand Power sharing does not mean giving everyone an equal vote on every decision. Share Power

Excellence in Teamwork Systemsview SharedValues Continuousimprovement PowersharingWin-winconflict Clear mission goals, & roles Completecommunication Strategicplanning Informedcooperation

Excellence in Teamwork 6 Effective teams never become complacent. Effective teams are learning machines. Calculated risk-taking is encouraged and rewarded. Barriers and limits to performance are continually pushed back. The teams ability to see reality is constantly expanding. Make Continuous Improvement THE Way of Life

Excellence in Teamwork Systemsview SharedValues Continuousimprovement PowersharingWin-winconflict Clear mission goals, & roles Completecommunication Strategicplanning Informedcooperation

Excellence in Teamwork 7 Preserve the Core Shared Values People on effective teams share some core values People on effective teams share some core values Team leaders make it their business to preserve the core values and teach them. Team leaders make it their business to preserve the core values and teach them. Fairness and equality are two such values. Fairness and equality are two such values. Quality is another. Quality is another. Caring is the universal core value. Caring is the universal core value. Service to others is the ultimate core value. Service to others is the ultimate core value.

Excellence in Teamwork Systemsview SharedValues Continuousimprovement PowersharingWin-winconflict Clear mission goals, & roles Completecommunication Strategicplanning Informedcooperation

Excellence in Teamwork 8 Taking the systems view means operating with a constant awareness that everyone in the organization is a part of the same system and therefore subject to each of the following principles. Taking the systems view means operating with a constant awareness that everyone in the organization is a part of the same system and therefore subject to each of the following principles. Individuals can effect the whole system. Individuals can effect the whole system. The whole system is influenced by at least one other part of the system. The whole system is influenced by at least one other part of the system. Parts of the whole system can be grouped into functional subsystems. Parts of the whole system can be grouped into functional subsystems. The performance of the whole system depends critically on how well the parts fit and work together. The performance of the whole system depends critically on how well the parts fit and work together. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Take the System View

Excellence in Teamwork Systemsview SharedValues Continuousimprovement PowersharingWin-winconflict Clear mission goals, & roles Completecommunication Strategicplanning Informedcooperation

Excellence in Teamwork Build the Key to Effectiveness Informed Cooperation Informed cooperation is the key to effective teamwork. Informed cooperation requires a lot more than an intention and willingness to cooperate. It requires learning on a continuing basis how to offer help effectively. It requires that team members not wait to be asked for help. It sometimes means throttling back your individual performance. It always means evaluating individual performance in the light of the contribution to team goals.

? Group question #3 What are the three most important concepts in this presentation for BCA? 7 Minutes

Reporters - Share your groups response.

In your group, prioritize the list. Top 4.

Reporters - Share your groups response.

? Group question #4 What can we do to make these four things happen? 7 Minutes

Reporters - Share your groups response.

? Group question #5 Who is should develop policy? 7 Minutes

Reporters - Share your groups response.

? Group question #5 What three things can we take from here today and implement? 7 Minutes

Reporters - Share your groups response.