Episode 13

Introductions Rick Pierce of Rising Sun Consultants and Andy Torris from Shanghai American School joined David and Jeff for tonight’s show. Essential Question What Stalls the Shift? Take away from the discussion> -We need to differentiate between "change" and the "transition" that follows. Administrators need to allocate much more time for the transition. Need to validate the emotions of community members as they go through the transition. Need lots of support and guidance that takes planning just as one plans the change. -Leaders as visionaries while also working to serve the teachers, students and community. Servant leadership. Managers who craft programs and follow through. -Even with lots of energy and time for transition, there will be some "anchors" who are stalling the shifted and must be transitioned out with grace and dignity. -How to start the change? Form a leadership team of admin and teachers, determine what you want to do and where you are going. Set the