District improvement efforts often stall—not because of a lack of intention, but because of misaligned objectives, vague goals, or a failure to track meaningful progress. In this episode, we dig into the foundational question: What are we really trying to achieve? You'll learn how to craft clear, lofty district-wide objectives that serve as a true north year over year, while also committing to short-term key results that are specific, time-bound, and attainable. Most importantly, we discuss how to build the monitoring systems that ensure your actions translate to outcomes. Whether you're a district leader, school administrator, or instructional coach, this episode offers a roadmap to drive intentional, measurable change in your system.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- Why yearly goal-setting often leads to misalignment and fatigue
- The difference between transformational objectives and key results
- How to define 3-, 6-, and 9-month milestones that are realistic and measurable
- Questions to ask when committing to an action: Is it clear? Is it possible? Is it worth it?
- How to use progress monitoring systems to keep a pulse on change
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