Tag: Communication
Redundancy
When communicating your vision and mission, redundancy is impossible. In nearly all instances, redundancy is unwanted. Because, well, it’s redundant. Here’s what Google has to say about it. re·dun·dan·cy rəˈdəndənsē/ noun the state of being not or no longer needed or useful. “the redundancy of 19th-century heavy plant machinery” However, there is a very important…
School Communication is Like My Old Pickup Truck
I just spent way too much money on my F-150, but I need it. It toats my boat around, but it wasn’t working right. The problem was simple, but it cost too much money because I didn’t know this was the problem. The air filter needed to be changed. Your school is like my old…
A Reminder not to Send General Reminders
Don’t. Just don’t. There are unintended consequences and better ways to communicate to your school. Your high performers will internalize it and second guess whether or not they’re doing it right. Your low performers will ignore it, because it’s generalized – they can hide in the masses. I know it’s not your intent, but it…