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The First 100 Days: Communicate,
Communicate, Communicate
Susie MeadeWinterset Community Schools
Jarrett Peterson Ankeny Community Schools
Communication is More Than Talking
Listening Non-verbal Emotional Awareness Stress Management Mindset -----transparency and
customer service
Total Misunderstanding
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOd1jIDCeN8
Good Communication Is
Frequent Recurring Targeted to specific audiences Multi-channels (can be the same
message)
Get to Know the Culture of Communication in Your
District
How are they already communicating?
What are the expectations? Board, Internal, External
What is missing? What can be built and sustained in a
reasonable amount of time?
Develop an Entry Plan Heavy on
Communication
Communicating with the Board of Education
Communicate to their preferences
Communicate consistently
Err on over communication
Provide processing time
The Friday Update – Vision Areas
Friday Update Template
Communicating with the Administrative Team
Regular meetings (group and 1:1)
Keep them informed – include in the Friday Update
Involve them in the development of processes
Be accessible 24/7
Let them do their job and offer help often
Communicating with the Staff
Get to know them (associations first, all second)
Be visible in buildings and district events
Face to face most effective
Email updates every couple of weeks
Roundtable opportunities
Praise and recognize people (be specific, aligned to goals)
Don’t forget the support staff
Communicating With and Being Involved in the
Community
Traditional modes – newsletters, annual reports, press releases
Social media – dynamic website a must, Facebook, Twitter
Try new ways – electronic backpack, weekly e-mails
Emergency communication system
Get to know the media and develop a positive relationship
Key Things to Remember About Communication
Know How to Spell!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8nqi-RrfX0
Key Things to Remember About Communication
Don’t assume people know Communicating once won’t do it (7 Times 7 Ways Rule) Multiple generations to hit – think
about the different modes of communication each use
Key Things to Remember About Communication
Develop a plan and dedicate resources
Determine what do you want people to know and do
Answer who, what, where, when, why and what’s in it for me
Target the 60 (20-60-20)
Key Things to Remember About Communication
Communication is a lot like teaching
Old way – I teach, You learn New way – Needs to be explicit --
I do, We do, You do together, You do alone
Key Things to Remember About Communication
Writing will most likely be the first impression people get of you 6th grade level–now 3rd grade
level (!) Main point should be the first
sentence or paragraph
Key Things to Remember About Communication
Limit “educationese” Assessment Cohort Differentiation Kiddo
Key Things to Remember About Communication
Avoid alphabet soup
SIAC, PTO, PBIS, BOE, SAI, AEA, ACT, ESL, TQ & TL -- OMG!
Sometimes It’s Not What But How You Say It
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uquRRrJh-L0
Lastly,
Treat people as you would want to be treated
Be honest, straightforward, and sincere Saying, “I’m not sure about that and I’ll
get back to you” is okay Lead by example Hire good people and give them the
tools to effectively communicate
Questions