More Than a Welcome: Onboarding That Reinforces Who We Are
Onboarding isn’t just about handing out keys and explaining procedures. Done well, it’s a school’s first opportunity to immerse new team members…
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How One Superintendent Built a Shared Identity from the Ground Up
When Dave Parker began his tenure as superintendent of Forest Grove School District, he didn’t have a blueprint. He had curiosity—and a desire to …
Resource Roundup: The Hits of the Year
As this school year comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the spirit of shared learning that defines our community. Throughout the ye…
Envisioning What’s Possible: Using Innovation Configuration Maps to Define the Ideal
At Inflexion, we believe meaningful school transformation doesn’t come from top-down mandates or silver-bullet programs. It starts from within by he…
Manage Complex Change: Keeping Your Shared Vision for Readiness in Mind
Complex change in schools is both necessary and challenging. Drawing on Mary Lippitt’s Integrated Change Management Model, this resource explores ac…
Creating Shared Approaches: Tuning Protocol for Building Consensus
It is critical for school leaders to understand the importance of consensus building within school communities, process feedback, and effectively com…
Enticing Into Confusion
No matter our instructional, distributed, or transformational leadership strengths their value does not address the change agent’s mortal enemy, the…
Engage Your Emotional Intelligence to Improve Staff Retention
You’ve likely heard the idea that employees don’t necessarily leave companies—they leave when they don’t feel supported by their leaders. At t…
Leadership Language that Promotes Psychological Safety
Foster psychological safety through clear, intentional communication and shared mental models.
Inclusive Leadership “I Believe” Statements
Your beliefs shape your leadership—guiding how you decide, support your team, and drive meaningful change.