Strong cultures empower winning strategies, and well-executed strategies reinforce strong and healthy cultures. But how do you actually begin the work of transforming a school district's culture? Join Dr. Adam Leckie, Superintendent of Casa Grande Elementary School District, as he discusses with Dr. Janet Pilcher how centering his faculty, staff, and students is the core of driving substantial improvement. Listen as he unpacks strategies that build this culture, empowering his team to execute with excellence.
Episode 383
Transform District Culture with People-First Strategies
Strong cultures empower winning strategies, and well-executed strategies reinforce strong and healthy cultures.
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Hosts
Janet Pilcher
President, Studer Education
Dr. Adam Leckie
Superintendent, Casa Grande Elementary School District, AZ
About the Episode
What This Podcast Covers
- How can a people-first approach be practically implemented to empower those leading daily improvement initiatives?
- What are practical ways to show gratitude and service to the people within a school district?
- How can data-driven insights be used to accurately measure improvement and guide strategic decisions?
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