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Belans clearly elaborates the essential equity questions  that should be at the heart  of every decision  a school leader makes.  Dr. Mahalia Hines, President, Common Ground Foundation; Board Member, Obama Foundation; former Board Member, Chicago Board of Education   

Strategy or Tactic?

    Linda Belans, Ed.D.

       statesofbeing.net

Why are some ideas, culture shifts, or dynamic changes successfully implemented, and others  aren’t? One common reason is the absence of a clear concise understanding, definition, and connection among

Aspiration, Strategy, and Tactics

Here is a helpful guide

                                                                 Aspiration: The big end in mind

                                                                                                Example:

 

     Move our organization from individual coaching style preferences to a unified system-wide coaching program.  

           

                                                                     Strategy: What we have to do to make it happen 

               Research coaching programs 

               Select a philosophy-based coaching program congruent with our organization's values-driven budget

               Create a structure to roll it out system-wide

                                                                      Tactics: How we make it happen

               Begin with senior leadership 

               Integrate colleagues they coach and manage

               Institute dedicated weekly one-on-one coaching sessions

               Evaluate impact along the way

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