Create Momentum with Short Cycles of Improvement

"Leaders as Great Coaches of Teams" Series, Part 3

Tune in to hear Dr. Ryan Carpenter, Superintendent of Estacada School District, share how he implements short cycles of improvement to build momentum and achieve results. Listen as he candidly discusses with Dr. Janet Pilcher how one short cycle of improvement often leads to the next and emphasizes the significance of completing the cycles you begin. He closes with a powerful message on empowering and engaging your team so they can execute with confidence.

This episode addresses questions such as:

• How can organizations avoid getting overwhelmed by large goals and data? 
• What tools and strategies can be used to gather input from employees? 
• How can organizations measure the success of their improvements?

Part 1: Four Focus Areas for Coaching Great Teams (episode page)
Part 2: Building Leadership Capacity Through Daily Huddles (episode page)
Part 3: Create Momentum with Short Cycles of Improvement (episode page)

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