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Exercises
DMC's exercises are interactive tools meant to help district leaders turn theory into action by asking thought-provoking questions, and highlighting areas where opportunities may exist for leaders to make a difference
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This exercise, from the 2012 Superintendents' Strategy Summit, explores the types of non-monetary rewards that leaders can use to successfully motivate employees.
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This exercise from the 2012 Superintendents' Strategy Summit focused on the importance of developing a staffing strategy that links to the district's theory of action and prioritizing roles within the district based on that strategy.
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This exercise, from the 2012 Superintendents' Strategy Summit, focuses on developing the career management aspects of a district's staffing strategy. Career management allows district leaders to develop internal candidates for positions, and highlights areas to focus on for recruitment.
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This exercise from the 2012 Superintendents' Strategy Summit focuses on developing team structures and behaviors, as well as assessing team dynamics and functions.
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Any system meant to measure principal effectiveness should begin with determining what the role of the principal currently is, and how that differs from what the role should be. This exercise will help you determine which principal responsibilities can be shifted to other district staff, thereby increasing the amount of time your principals can spend on what really matters.
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The current principals in your district all have different strengths and weaknesses as leaders, and require differentiated support from the central office to succeed. This exercise will help you identify the leadership profiles of your principals, as well as the best strategies for supporting and managing them for effectiveness.
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