Transcript CHALLENGING CONVERSATIONS - Ontario Principals' Council

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Understanding and Addressing
Role Transitions, Placement and
Transfer Processes for Leaders
Presented by
Dr. Denise Armstrong
Dr. Lindy Zaretsky
Mr. Michael Schmitt
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Today’s Agenda
 Introductions
 Overview of the Topic
 Introduction of the Role Transition Conceptual Framework
 Overview of the Five Components
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Place
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Program
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Policies and Procedures
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People
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Politics
 Questions
Role Transitions
Overview of the Topic
 Core to individual and organizational growth
and success
 Lack of preparation for the complex socio-
emotional challenges
 Thoughtful, transparent and timely approaches
required to ensure sustainability
Role Transition Conceptual Framework
Introduction
Overview of the Framework
 Place – Understanding the Context and Culture
 Program – Understanding School Structures and Needs
 Policies & Procedures – Understanding Process
 People – Understanding Stakeholders
 Politics – Understanding Intrigues
Role Transition Conceptual Framework
Place
What does the research indicate?
 Transitions entail physical, social and psychological movements
 Physical
 Hierarchical
 Understanding culture and context
Role Transition Conceptual Framework
Place
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How should boards and
individuals address these issues?
Role Transition Conceptual Framework
Place
How should boards and individuals address these issues?
 Define PLACE
 Examples of actions to understand the new PLACE
 Questions to understand culture
 Terms of Employment Issues
Role Transition Conceptual Framework
Program
What does the research indicate?
 Understanding philosophy and priorities
 Understanding structural elements
 Understanding interlocking elements
Role Transition Conceptual Framework
Program
How should boards and individuals address these issues?
 Review of information
 Entry and exit guides for effective conversations
 Application of NTIP material
 Probing the knowledge of current administrators
 Questions to understand program
 Support Groups
 Attending meetings
Questions
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Role Transition Conceptual Framework
Policies and Procedures
What does the research indicate?
 Understanding content and intent
 Addressing moral issues during implementation
 Transforming policies for individual and organizational
success
Role Transition Conceptual Framework
Policies and Procedures
How should boards and individuals address these issues?
 Intentional review – board and school
 Focus on ‘managerial’ with a ‘leadership’ perspective
 Important component of leadership preparation programs
 Situate policies and procedures in the leader’s work
 Critical analysis of policies and procedures – as a skill set
 The issue of conflicting messages
Role Transition Conceptual Framework
People
What does the research indicate?
 Adapting to multiple stakeholders
 Building relationships
 Dealing with conflict
 Leading by example
 Coaching and mentoring leaders
Role Transition Conceptual Framework
People
How should boards and individuals address these issues?
 Emphasis on emotional intelligence
 Emphasis of relational leadership
 The case of courageous conversations
 Strategies of getting to know the people
 Conflict resolution training
Role Transition Conceptual Framework
Politics
What does the research indicate?
 Negotiating power
 Developing political savvy
 Building lateral and vertical alliances
Role Transition Conceptual Framework
Politics
How should boards and individuals address these issues?
 Supervisor support
 Review of preparation program
 Focus on problem framing and problem solving
 Focus on the political role
 Strategies to understand the school politics
 Attend board meetings
Role Transition Conceptual Framework
Review of the Five Components
 Place – Understanding the Context and Culture
 Program – Understanding School Structures and Needs
 Policies & Procedures – Understanding Process
 People – Understanding Stakeholders
 Politics – Understanding Intrigues
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