I usually have no problem planning professional development for my staff. I know where we’re headed. I find some videos, a few quotes, a couple of group activities. Then I toss them into a PowerPoint or Prezi and there you have it. However, something was different this summer. I sat down at my computer countless times to start planning a back to school professional development session for my teachers. Each time I just sat there. I was unable to come up with something great. I was tired of the usual. I knew my teachers needed more-they deserved more. So, I waited. That’s right, I just waited. I knew that the right idea would come to me. So, I waited some more. The days leading up to August 15th were fading away and the first day back to school for teachers was quickly approaching. I must admit I was getting worried. But then, I figured it out! I was going to force myself into an OS!M. If you’re not sure what that means you can check out Steve Farber's explanation! I was going to prove to my staff that I loved them enough, trusted them enough and believed in them enough to do something that wasn't just "outside of the box" but that couldn't be put in one at all. I had started my summer by reading Radical Leap Re-Energized and then ended my summer listening to Steve Farber talk about Extreme Leadership. I decided that there’s no better time than now to take the plunge. So this morning, at my staff PD day I forced my OS!M. I didn’t plan a two hour PD; I didn’t plan collaborative activities. Instead I reminded my staff why they really come to school each day-it's because they want to do right by children. They want to change the world. And then, I challenged them to do so. I reminded each and every one of them that a leader is a safety net and that I will be that for them. I showed them a slide outlining Steve Farber’s guidelines for changing the world and told them to get started. Then, I left. I picked up my things and walked out. OS!M #changetheworld
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Scott
8/17/2014 03:32:36 am
Jacki-I was just thinking about how this must have been out of your comfort zone to just get up and walk out to leave us to change the world. Thanks for believing in us, and being a visionary leader!
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