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ASPIRING SCHOOL LEADERS CONFERENCE |
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The ND LEAD Center is
sponsoring a one-day conference intended to
generate excitement as well as present a
realistic portrayal of the joys and trials
of school leadership. The event will be
held on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at
the Comfort Inn in Bismarck. I am
asking for your help to identify and recruit
individuals who might be future school
leaders.
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Who Should Attend: |
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The Aspiring School Leaders
Conference is appropriate for anyone interested in
learning more about the many dimensions of school
leadership. Elementary, middle, or secondary teachers
interested in pursuing a career in educational leadership
are encouraged to attend.
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Cost: $50 |
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Learn More and
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STRATEGIC EXPLORATION
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THE IMPLICATIONS WHEEL |
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STRATEGIC EXPLORATION
is the visionary leadership skill of
scouting the future and identifying the
implications or consequences of actions
before they happen.
Strategic exploration provides leaders
with enhanced information for decision
making or strategic planning, it DOES
NOT PRODUCE A STRATEGIC PLAN.
IMPLICATIONS WHEEL (I-Wheel): A
software-based tool designed to aid in
the strategic exploration process.
POTENTIAL APPLICATION OF THE STRATEGIC
EXPLORATION PROCESS
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Exploring any issue or trends
(predicted or already begun)
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Events (already happened or expected)
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Innovations (new ideas)
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Policy Changes or New Policies (What
are we getting ourselves into …)
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Any Change (What if …)
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Goals (What if …)
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How the Process
Works
Time Requirements
Services Provided
Costs
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LEAD Resource Library |
Download
the current LEAD Resource Library Catalog for
descriptions of video and audio materials
for organizational and personal
development.
Print
the catalog as
a handy desk reference. Or, use the key word search to
quickly find titles or topics.
Read
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TIME MANAGEMENT |
May 1,
2008
Comfort Inn, Bismarck |
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The principles taught in What Matters
Most: Time Management for Increased
Productivity promise you increased
effectiveness on the job and greater
balance, harmony, and peace of mind in all
facets of your life. Invest one day in What
Matters Most: Time Management for Increased
Productivity and discover how to:
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Manage events more successfully
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Dramatically increase productivity
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Keep important information
for record and instant retrieval
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Achieve more control and balance in their
lives
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Reduce unpredictable demands on their
time
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Achieve personal goals while following
their daily schedules
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Never forget another task or appointment
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Deal with procrastination
Use a Franklin planner to organize and
access critical information. The use
of PDA's and
computer software will be discussed. |
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Register Now!!
Deadline April 17, 2008 |
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BREAKING
RANKS IN THE MIDDLE |
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Breaking Ranks in the Middle (BRIM) was held
on January 23-24, 2008 at the Seven Seas in
Bismarck.
The
training focused on the core principals of
Breaking Ranks in the Middle, provided
hands-on activities for participants, and
provided networking opportunities amongst
middle school leaders.
BRIM
Details
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for BRIM participant members |
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Breaking Ranks II |
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Designed for high school
principals and high school leadership teams, this program
aims to provide participants with strategies for
implementing successful school improvement initiatives.
Breaking Ranks can serve as an excellent focusing tool for
NCA and SSIP school improvement efforts in high schools.
Read Details and Register
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Online
Tools |
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Click
HERE to
see samples of school assessment and
leadership development tools.
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