Leading by Simple Communication Techniques

Some simple techniques will enhance communication in your school and reinforce your strong leadership.

Do send information to staff members in a timely manner.  This means the administrator must stay up to date on all communications.

Do review anything that's to be forwarded and add your own spin.  For example, if a board office administrator requests information from employees, add you own introduction with any necessary clarifications AND to whom you want your staff members to respond.  Most things should go through you first.  Simply forwarding an email to everyone can appear to put someone else in charge of your building.

Provide regular staff-only newsletters and send at the same time each week.  All staff members should know when to expect the latest updates on events, important dates, activities, etc.  It's essential to helping everyone stay on the same page and feel organized.  Most people do not like last minute announcements for assemblies (that should have been planned and announced in a timely manner).   Classroom interruptions interfere with good instruction.