Educational Leader Professional Growth Plan

Goal Statement & Implementation Relationship of Goal to Strategies/Action ISSL Steps/Timeline

I will practice speaking my mind and expressing my true opinions especially when others disagree. (ISSL 3) Prior to attending meetings about specific issues, I will write down my perspectives on the issues. I will also disagree verbally if I do not think a plan is the best option. Question the necessity of things I feel are unimportant. Determine the purpose of accomplishing specific tasks

Resources
Notepad to write my perspectives Mentor & peers Background information Nice girls dont get the corner office by Franel Asserting Yourself by Bower & Bower The responsibility virus by Martin Mentor

Specific Outcomes/Achievements
Though LSI 1 & 2 scores were in the middle range and within 5 points of each other, I scored myself lower in this category thereby making it a blind spot. I want others to perceive me as not needing approval to lead, so I need to become more vocal using more direct statements. My skills will improve by working toward our vision, streamlining our processes, and strengthening the organization. Staff will understand that I will not accept the status quo, but we all must work toward improvement.

Techniques for Gathering Evidence

Mentor discussions Feedback from peers Personal observations of reactions and whether colleagues solicit more of my input Feedback from staff Personal observations

(Approval) I need to practice not participating in things I dont believe are necessary or important and question whether it supports our vision (ISSL 1, 2, and 3) (Conventional)

Educational Leader Professional Growth Plan

Goal Statement & Relationship of Goal to ISSL
I need to actively participate in leadership roles and personally handle conflicts as they arise instead of waiting to see what happens. (ISSL 5, 6) (Avoidance) I will work toward conversing with or contributing information to conversations with others not only at meetings, but also at social gatherings and developing true interpersonal relationships with colleagues (ISSL 4) (Affiliative)

Implementation Strategies/Action Steps/Timeline

Be responsible in solving problems instead of delegating. Realize that possibilities of successes outweighs failures Talk without being asked for input. Interject in conversations where I know I have better ideas. Be somewhat open with others in personal conversations instead of guarded.

Resources
Are you a seeker or an avoider? By Berman The 12 habits that hold good people back by Waldroop Involvement opportunities colleagues open door policy Networking opportunities

Specific Outcomes/Achievements
Change my mindset in relation to problems Others will notice my active role in successes

Techniques for Gathering Evidence

Be aware of my participation in leadership roles Mentor Colleague feedback

Change the mindset of others about affiliation Seek out and speak to individuals at meetings Converse with at least two different people I would not normally talk to at gatherings

Begin to sustain non-forced conversations Others will seek out my companionship or input