EP412: Stop the Blame Cycle: 3 Steps to Process Improvement
Recurring problems demand a shift in focus. In this final rapid-fire episode, Dr. Janet Pilcher shares three essential steps to move away from blame and toward process improvement.
EP408: Use Feedback to Unlock Operational Excellence
Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she welcomes Joseph Murley, Director of Finance for Barren County School District, to discuss how a district-wide survey revealed a surprising breakdown in the [...]
Improving School Culture Through Student Voice and Engagement
In her article for AASA's School Administrator Magazine, Leader Coach Dr. Deanna Ashby shares how school leaders in Kentucky and Oregon are using student voice to improve mental health, safety, [...]
EP388: Measure Impact to Guide Improvement
In Martin County School District, if it's important enough to measure, it's important enough to improve. Join Superintendent Michael Maine as he sits down with Dr. Janet Pilcher to discuss his [...]
Celebrating Impact, Aligning Systems, and Building Bold Leaders in El Dorado County
From achieving a 100% graduation rate for Native American students in Amador County to developing consistent onboarding and leadership practices, El Dorado County Office of Education [...]
EP385: Leadership Development is a Must-Have
"An organization with a hero is a sign of weakness,” begins Dr. Heidi Eliopoulous, Superintendent of the School District of Altoona. Join her and Dr. Janet Pilcher as they dismantle the myth of [...]
From Clarity to Results: Four Leadership Habits That Transform School Systems
In her article for School Administrator magazine, Dr. Pat Greco outlines four leadership habits that drive systemic improvement in school districts: committing to service excellence, measuring [...]
EP384: How Short Cycles of Improvement Drive Change
Whether you're building a winning team or a successful organization, consistent effort and a structured approach will get you to the finish line. At El Dorado County Office of Education, short [...]
EP382: Achieve Operational Efficiency with Process Improvement
Are you seeing the impact you want from your organization's efforts? Tune in now and discover strategies to enhance operational efficiency with Dr. Janet Pilcher and Dr. Pat Greco.
Case Study: Campbell Union School District — Changing the System to Work for the Student
Campbell Union School District’s leaders and teachers were seeing a significant increase in the number of younger students showing up to school with a lack of school readiness skills. This caused [...]