Warner Update
Making a difference, one person at a time
New School or Old School (March 9 - 16)
The new generation entering the workforce (or sitting in your classroom) tend to have a different approach. Many prefer more of a work/life balance, flexible hours, incentive based pay and promotion structure, and they communicate via technology (text, email, social media). The New School workforce pushes the envelope and they want to find the quickest and most efficient way to get a job done. They do not fear change.
The Competitive Advantage:
If you or your organization is experiencing this, you are far from alone. While most organizations spend time complaining about the issue it’s time to challenge yourself to be different. The old school values will always have a place in winning organizations.
On the other hand, you can’t “hack” the system; the work needs to be done. Standards need maintained with high level accountability. With that being said, the new school approach will keep your organization moving forward. The hunger to learn new data points and technology can be critical.
The elite individual of the future will pay respect to the past while seeking new and better ways of doing business or leading a classroom. They will have the ability to be a connector; being able to relate and pull together the unique skills of a diverse workforce.
Leadership Challenge:
Deep self-evaluation is critical. Before we can lead others, we need to understand our beliefs and biases. Take a moment and reflect on these questions:
1. Is your default setting more Old School or New School?
2. If you’re Old School, how can you become more open to change and technology? What are you potentially missing out on?
3. If you are New School, what can you learn from the history? How are you limiting your growth potential?
4. In what ways can you connect with those who have different default settings?
5. Are you surrounding yourself with people who share the same default setting? What does this say about you?
Next Week At A Glance:
Monday, March 11th: Board Work Session 5:30pm
Tuesday, March 12th: 9am Admin Meeting
Tuesday, March 12th: PM Tornado Drill
Tuesday, March 12th: Literacy Night at Warner 5:30-7pm
Wednesday, March 13th: K-2 Assembly at 8:45
Wednesday, March 13th: Happy BDay to Lisa Morrison
Wednesday, March 13th: Safari Day
Wednesday, March 13th: Panther Pride Lunch
Wednesday, March 13th: PLC
- With your team discuss student growth data for Q3 and input if necessary
- Discuss what "mastery" looks like from your data
- Based on the data what adjustments will take place for WIN time?
Thursday, March 14th: AM Meeting with Ingham ISD (Mindfulness)
Thursday, March 14th: After-School Yoga/Mindfulness with Erin Kreger
Thursday, March 14th: PTO Meeting at 6:30pm
Friday, March 15th: Visit by Du Boi featuring Wild About Creativity Day:
KDG: 9:30-10:00
2nd: 10:05-10:35
1st : 10:40-11:10
3rd: 11:15-11:45
5th: 11:50-12:20
4th: 12:25-12:55