As an administrator, there are many ways you must be competent in order to be successful. Communication skills, self-reflection, humility, and organization are just a few of the characteristics a good administrator should have. I am going to focus on organization, though.
As I have been going through this administrative cohort, I have learned that organization is crucial. I have always been pretty organized with my teaching, but nothing compared to what I need to be as a administrator. I notice that my principal is constantly going from meeting to meeting. She is also called on at anytime to help with a situation or give advice to someone on campus. This leads her to have to multi-task. She leaves one task and sometime has to begin another before finishing the one at hand. Organization keeps my principal from falling behind or forgetting what she was previously doing. Organization allows my principal to perform her job at a higher level. I realize that I need to strive to be much more organized as I move into administration.
Matt I agree that organization is a critical component to be an effective and efficient leader. Some told me once that you have to know to prioritize both personal and professional matters AND stop trying to clear out your IN BOX by the end of everyday.
ReplyDeleteOne of the best things about the job Josh is that they give you a secretary. Use and trust her/him everyday. They will make your life so much easier. As a teacher we have to do all the paperwork and appointments ourselves and you will be tempted to the same as an administrator. You will quickly realize that it is impossible to juggle it all yourself. Secretaries are an invaluable part of your life.
ReplyDeleteSorry, I typed Josh. I meant Matt.
ReplyDeleteOrganization is key to successful leadership. This is something that I strive to improve in myself as well. Great job Matt!
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