States of Being
The Center for Coaching & Leading
Founder, Linda Belans, Ed.D.
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