A1. I worry about being both sometimes which cause me issues. I try to worry about being effective more. Unfortunately efficiency helps me with the paperwork side. Must concentrate on effectiveness to make a difference. #PIAChat
A1- I want to make sure what I'm doing makes a difference- effective. help Ts become the best they can be and to reach all of our Ss. Efficiency is overrated! #piachat
A1 I feel I have efficiency down 💯-- feel confident that I'm working smarter not harder, but I'd like to feel more confidence in effectiveness esp. in instructional leadership and coaching #piachat
A1) Tough question to start off the chat....I think being effective makes more of an impact on others. Being personally efficient helps become more effective. #piachat
A1) There needs to be a certain amount of efficiency in order to be effective, bit if it's not ultimately getting us were we want to be, then it's not efficient #piachat
A1: Being effective is definitely my focus, but I also try to be proactive about working efficiently as a school; Google Docs, Google Forms helps a lot with that!#piachat
A1 only way to be effective in our jobs is to be efficient with managing time and prioritizing beginning with what is high need and high impact #PIAchat
A1) Tough question to start off the chat....I think being effective makes more of an impact on others. Being personally efficient helps become more effective. #piachat
A1: I'm naturally efficient. It's the effective that means more to me. But, sometime your efforts to be effective take time. The needle can move slowly. But...we push on! #piachat
A1: One can be very efficient but not effective. It's hard to be highly effective but inefficient. Focus on effectiveness leads to efficiency for me. #piachat
A1: Effective! It’s great to be efficient, but you have to think things through and plan with goals in mind if you want to be an effective leader, not manager, and make a difference in the lives of those you serve.That takes time! #piachat
A2 Constantly focusing on how I create systems that allow both me and my staff to exploit our strengths helps me to continually become more productive. #PIAChat
Good evening, #piachat crew! Sorry for the late start. Jen, elem principal from MN joining tonight. More time? Learn Spanish, spend more time outdoors, & hone my cooking.
A2- delegate, delegate and then schedule yourself for the important things- getting into classrooms, sharing with Ts, smiling and high fiving! #piachat
A2: I think building those meaningful relationships. This takes a lot of time but relationships build trust and trust allows growth and change. All of which lead to better productivity. #PIAchat
A2) I think being out, about, and around the building prepares you for the future because you are not caught off guard with what is going on around the building and in classrooms. #piachat
A2 Trying to balance time, energy and my focus. Seems like one of those is always short, but always focusing on doing the day so it doesn't do me #PIAChat
A2: Looking ahead and putting what I want to accomplish on the calendar helps me stay focused and proactive at getting in classrooms and connecting with students daily #piachat
A2: Clerical duties, planning, professional learning is saved for after hours so that school hours can be focused on true face time with Ss and Ts. #PIAchat
A2: I have started using a kanban board. Simple concept that helps me prioritize and focus. Only 2 items can be in the "doing" column at one time. #piachat
A2: Calendar classroom visits and time with students ahead of time. Also, setting some time aside to get the needed "office" work done is important as well so we can find balance at home with our families. #piachat
A2: learn from my #PLN. I know I grow each time I read a book, blog, article, tweet, or post that is related to my craft. Also...I make lists with little boxes to check off! ☑️ #PIAChat
A2) I try to schedule my entire day. I miss out on walkthroughs and time with students if I don't put it on my calendar. Helps to keep me organized. #piachat
A2- being out and about and where the action is- being effective from the classrooms- Kids and Ts need to SEE you.. Know what's going on at your school #PIAchat
A1- I’m not sure I can answer that well...I need both! I think to be effective, you ultimately have to be efficient. Like many others’ responses, balance is crucial. #piachat
A1: I'm naturally efficient. It's the effective that means more to me. But, sometime your efforts to be effective take time. The needle can move slowly. But...we push on! #piachat
Q2) I agree with @PrincipalGarden schedule the day out - it leads to both efficiency and effectiveness! Plus, it keeps your “most importants” at the forefront - building relationships, being in classes, being visible, etc. #PIAchat
A2: set some short term goals to stay focused.
I make a daily “Top 3” list of my 3 priorities for the day...no matter what, I try to ensure those 3 items/priorities are checked off at day’s end. #piachat#principalsinaction
A2: I have started using a kanban board. Simple concept that helps me prioritize and focus. Only 2 items can be in the "doing" column at one time. #piachat
A3. I decide it is enough when my thoughts start to wonder. If I am not being productive when there are no Ts or Ss around, then it is time to go. #PIAChat
A3- that's the tough one for me- When I need to pick up my son, my scheduled mtgs are finished or I'm too tired to do anymore. I work late at home too but try to balance with family time #PIAchat
A2 Previewing my Calendar at end of day 😉Knowing ahead of time what is already scheduled for tomorrow helps me map out my time and things I hope to accomplish. #PIAchat
A3 - I struggle finding this consistently. Enough is usually when I realize I'm missing out on family time, but the drive to grow is strong, making the "enough is enough" decision tough #PIAChat
A2- engage in conversations like this with my PLNs! Being deliberate, scheduling time for everything in my calendar and working more on saying no. Too much stretch isn’t good for anyone! Really prioritizing things is important. #PIAchat
A3 this year I've tried to separate school from home. Not easy but I've set parameters and been pretty good about it. Happier and getting just as much done! #PIAchat
A3: still working on this one! Our families at home also deserve us to give them 💯 so I try to leave work at the door when I pick up my kids... it is hard!! This is one of my biggest challenges! #piachat
A3 I (try to) decide at the beginning of the day when I will leave for that day depending on the day/week-- doesn't always happen, but it's a goal to keep in mind and sharing with husband helps keep me accountable #piachat
A3: Be fully present in the moment for staff, Ss, parents during the school day, but be fully present for family at night. Set aside time to work on the managerial tasks later and know that they’ll be there the next morning. #PIAchat
A3: Usually when I start making piles of the leftover things on my desk and the conversation across the hall between my AP and I starts to dwindle. #PIAchat
A3) This year I’ve started “scheduling” when I’ll leave based on family needs, meetings, projects, etc. I’ve found I use my time better doing this. I also work late on Thursdays so more of my weekend can be for my fam w/o wandering thoughts. #PIAchat
My laundry doesn't get folded anymore. I almost joked during intros that if I had more time it would be spent on laundry but who am I kidding!? #PIAchat
A3: Easy. When I know I can't think well enough to complete a task at a high level. What's the difference if it gets done at 9 or 10 at night or 6AM? I'll tell you: Sleep #piachat
A4. Delegate. Build capacity and trust others to get things done. We must build a culture of capacity in order to be effective. You can be efficient by yourself but you need to build a community to be effective. #PIAChat
A4) So find something that you enjoy doing... Working out, playing a sport, walking, cooking and carve time out to do it. Give yourself a brain break! #PIAchat
A3: try extremely hard to leave no later than 4:45. Making time for family is so important as well as ensuring I make time to exercise and stay healthy. Once my brain is on overload, it's time to call it a day! #piachat
A4 Focus as much as possible on your circle on influence. We have a finite amount of time and a finite amount of craps to give. We stress ourselves out when we care far too deeply about things that don't matter or we can influence at all #PIAChat
A4: Remember to invest in yourself and keep up with your passions besides your profession — stay connected with friends and family. You will feel better and healthier and ultimately do your job better! I can give this advice, need to do it more! #piachat
#PIAChat A4: Find an outlet/hobby that’s just for you. I play basketball 🏀 to destress. My knees and back don’t always like it, but my heart and soul appreciate the time spent on the hardwood!
A3- I burn the candle at both ends...I need an intervention! 😂 Enough is enough when my focus isn’t there any longer. I’ve gotten better, but ultimately, I’m done when my deadlines have been met (or I get the look from loved ones). #piachat
A4 Delegate anything you don't absolutely have to do yourself and find your safe person that you can share/unload everything with- we carry a lot of heavy emotional baggage with this job #piachat
A4: Don’t micromanage. Trust your teachers and staff to do their job and lift them up by allowing them to be leaders as well. Administrators can’t do it all! #piachat
A4 Intentionally surround yourself with a positive PLN. Seek guidance from your tribe. And, find a passion completely different than what you do at work. ❤️🚤🐟#PIAchat
@awelcome has been inspiring me with his #RunLap journey this year. I'm not running marathons, but my days are significantly better when I wake up early and push myself. #piachat
A4: I empower (prefer this word over delegate) others to take charge...I love seeing what other people can do with the item on my plate that they are ready to embrace. #PIAchat
Join me tomorrow night for the first ever #BeTheOne chat, December 6th at 7:45pm CST. This will be the fastest 15 minutes on twitter. #PIAChat#KidsDeserveIt
A4- Remind individuals that emails can wait. Unplug and do the things you enjoy the most, the things in life that make you happy...whatever it may be #piachat
A4- turn the music up loud and sing, or turn everything off and think/reflect. Whatever it is, find time for something that is important...time w/family, exercise, etc. Don’t be an island!! #piachat
