Summary:

Join Dr. Jim as he explores the role of Cooperative Educational Service Agency (CISA) 7 with Dr. Colleen Timm. Serving 38 school districts in Northeast Wisconsin, Dr. Timm shares insights on supporting rural superintendents, overcoming high turnover, and fostering communication and purpose-driven leadership. Delve into strategies for embedding purpose throughout organizations, the vital role of onboarding, and empowering educators as leaders to drive student outcomes. Whether you're in education or leadership, discover practical approaches to enhancing retention and building high-performing teams.

Key Takeaways:

• Purpose-Driven Leadership: Establishing a strong sense of purpose is foundational for school leaders, guiding communication and driving successful district outcomes.
• Role of Regional Agencies: CESA 7 provides essential support to districts, offering customized services and expertise to help meet diverse challenges, especially in rural settings.
• Importance of Communication: Effective communication from superintendents ensures alignment of goals and builds trust across the district from administrators to the board and the community.
• Onboarding & Retention: A purposeful and engaging onboarding process is crucial for retention, making employees feel valued and connected to the mission from the outset.

Chapters:

0:00

Supporting New Superintendents in Rural Districts

2:25

Leadership Challenges in Small Rural School Districts

8:25

Cultivating Purpose and Leadership in Educational Administration

10:41

Supporting Diverse School Districts With Customized Educational Services

13:35

Challenges Faced by New Superintendents in High Turnover Districts

15:29

Effective Communication and Purpose in Educational Leadership

17:57

Strategies for Improving Teacher Retention and Onboarding

19:19

Building Trust and Communication in Educational Leadership

23:00

Building High-Performance School Organizations Through Purpose and Mentorship

32:04

The Importance of Effective Onboarding for Employee Retention

Connect with Dr. Jim: linkedin.com/in/drjimk

Connect with CT: linkedin.com/in/cheetung

Connect with Dr. Colleen Timm: linkedin.com/in/colleen-a-timm-phd-aa8474295

Music Credit: Shake it Up - Fesliyanstudios.com - David Renda



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