Jim Goenner, Ph.D Don Cooper Governing for Greatness
Jim Goenner, Ph.D Don Cooper
Governing for Greatness
Goals for Session
KIDS!!!
Strengthen Your Ability to
Lead & Govern
Challenge Conventional Thinking
Inspire Hearts & Minds
Have Fun!
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Define Greatness
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RELATIONSHIPS
“People don’t care how much you know until they
know how much you care.”
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democratize verb | de·moc·ra·tize | \di-'mä-krə-,tīz\
(1) to make (a country or organization) more democratic (2) to make (something) available to all people; to make it possible for all people to understand (something)
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The Five Temptations of a CEO
Invulnerability Over Trust
Harmony Over
Conflict
Certainty Over
Clarity
Popularity Over
Accountability
Status Over
Results
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Framework for Greatness
Good, Not Great
Inflection Point
Good, Not Great
Matched-Pair Selection
Comparison Cases
Good–to–Great Cases
GAP
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Deliver Superior Performance
Make a Distinctive Impact
Achieve Lasting Endurance
Great Organizations…
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““ “ _____???_____ is the enemy of great.”
Jim Collins
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TheFlywheel
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BuildingforBreakthrough
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““ “Greatness . . . is largely a
matter of conscious ___???______ and
discipline.”
Jim Collins
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Five Practices of Exemplary Leaders
Model the Way
Inspire a Shared Vision
Challenge the Process
Enable Others to Act
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The Leadership Challenge
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The Most Consistently Admired Characteristics of Leaders:
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Honest
Forward-Looking
Competent
Inspiring The Leadership Challenge
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How Credibility is Earned
• “Practice what you preach.” • “Walk the talk.” • “Make actions consistent with your words.” • “Put money where your mouth is.” • “Follow through on promises.”
The Leadership Challenge
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How Leaders Earn Credibility
“DWYSYWD”
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The Leadership Challenge
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Exercise:StartwithWHY… What’sYourTeamBuilding?
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KIDS & FAMILIES
Authorizers
Boards
Schools & Ed Providers
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Aligning for Greatness
Develop a Relationship of Mutual Trust & Respect
Set Clear Performance Expectations – No Surprises!
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Establish a Shared Vision & Values
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Shared Values Guide Actions & Behaviours
TEAMWORK
• We recognize that no one of us is as good as all of us.
• We will put the team’s goals before our own.
• We will collaborate.
• We can be relied upon to fulfill commitments.
• We are accountable for ourselves and to each other.
• We will celebrate our successes and have fun.
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Board Responsibilities 12
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12 Responsibilities of a Charter School Board
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ENSURE all students are being prepared for success in college, work and life.
ENSURE the public’s money and resources are well stewarded.
ENSURE the organization is run by a great leader and infused with a positive culture and learning environment.
ENSURE the terms of the charter contract are fulfilled and the organization is prepared for renewal.
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ENSURE the organization is run by a great leader and infused with a positive culture and learning environment. 3
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A Simple Way to Frame Roles
Boards
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To Ensure
Management
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To Execute
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LeadershipPyramid
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What Kind of Leader Do You Want to Be?
Level 3 Leader • Organizes people and resources
toward the effective and efficient pursuit of predetermined objectives.
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What Kind of Leader Do You Want to Be?
Level 5 Leader • Ambitious first and foremost for the
cause, the organization, the work — not themselves.
• Displays a paradoxical blend of personal humility and professional will.
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Winners Want to be Associated with a Board/Authorizer that …
• Knows its purpose and why it exists • Understands it is the highest authority in
the organization
• Knows it represents the public • Is disciplined in its role and behaviors and
those of its individual members
• Is trustworthy and predictable
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Winners Want to be Associated with a Board/Authorizer that …
• Uses its authority to empower, not strangle • Ensures the organization is effective
and efficient • Has high expectations and measures
performance
• Is unafraid to judge, but does so fairly
• Continuously earns credibility
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ENSURE the organization continuously improves and stays viable.
ENSURE the organization is true to its vision, mission and values.
ENSURE the organization operates legally and ethically.
ENSURE goals are clear and people and programs are wisely empowered, supported, evaluated and held accountable.
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ENSURE the organization is true to its vision, mission and values. 5
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ENSURE the board and its members are positive ambassadors for the charter idea!
ENSURE the board recruits, orients and develops its members and its capacity to govern.
ENSURE the board adopts and properly maintains its governing policies.
ENSURE the board speaks with one voice.
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“We believe boards that govern for greatness ask wise
questions and measure things that really matter.”
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WHAT REALLY MATTERS
Ensuring all students are prepared for success in
college, work and life.
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Data Driven vs Data Informed
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KeyRenewalQuestions
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Academic Financial Organizational
Is the educational program a success?
Is the school financially
viable?
Is the organization effective and
well run?
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“Don’t let what you cannot do
interfere with what you can do.”
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