Scenario:
- My first job as principal
- Not really familiar with certain aspects of school office procedures
- Made a mess of something because of a decision I made
- Realized I made a mess from the secretary/accountant's facial expression....
I asked her what happened. She explained the extra work involved because of the decision I made, but that she would work diligently to make the changes.
Since it was a decision that was based on lack of knowledge and experience, and not a necessity, I rescinded the decision and made a simpler, more informed choice.
In order to work things out and make up for my error, I found a white shirt in the "lost and found" and stuck it on the end of a yardstick. I went back to the office and stuck the "flag of truce" through the office door. The laughter that followed told me everything would be alright.
A sense of humor certainly helps in this crazy job. I was also willing to learn from someone who knew more than I. We are friends to this day.
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