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It seems that any given week provides ample reminders that leaders cannot control the degree of change, uncertainty, and complexity we face. In this article, the authors offer six strategies to improve a leader’s ability to learn, grow, and more effectively navigate the increasing complexity of our world.
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OpEd/Conversation Starter
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The recent pandemic, inflation, geo-political shifts, and new technology waves are bound to raise the question of whether your organization is on the right track. As a leader, doubt is inevitable. However, by approaching doubt the correct way, leaders have an opportunity to propel their organization forward.
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What WorkMonger is reading right now.
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Middle managers play a critical role. You are connectors who shape and translate organizational information and culture. You create the conditions for your staff to grow and thrive. If you’ve ever felt caught in the middle—between expectations from your manager and your team’s realities—here are three strategies to get unstuck.
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Career Corner: Ask a Recruiter
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Keeping your network warm
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Networking is one of the most strategic aspects of a successful job search. Done in combination with strong research and a high-quality job-seeking tool-kit (i.e. resume, LinkedIn profile, etc.), it can accelerate a job-seeker’s career search. I’m working with several clients on their networking strategy right now, and received a great question I’d love to address: “how do you keep in contact with networks you make despite not having anything to give or anything to ask?”
There are so many ways to keep your network “warm.” A client told me today that she has former colleagues who send an annual holiday card to professional contacts/stakeholders to share updates about their professional year-in-review. Other people make time to grab in-person or virtual coffee with mentors and others in their network. I play phone tag with former managers and colleagues as we do our best to find good times to catch up (it’s me, hi, i’m the problem it’s me, and I owe a few people updated dates to chat!).
Back to my client’s question on how to stay connected to your network despite not having anything to ask, offer, or update? Here’s how I answered them:
You don’t have to prioritize updates or contact with everyone in your network (and networks are vast - thousands of people who have come into your life through work, school, family, and community life). Consider identifying people who have been particularly resourceful to you in the past - they may have given you great feedback, connected you to jobs or hiring managers, or provided really thoughtful insight. If you choose to follow-up, just make sure it’s sincere, versus checking a box every six months. A note to say, “hey - here’s a quick note to share that I'm still implementing strategies you shared in our conversation 6 months ago. Thanks again for your time and insight. Let me know if I can ever support you!" can be powerful. Sometimes, what you have to “give” isn't anything more concrete than gratitude and recognition. And that is valuable.
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TEACH.org is the nation’s only nonprofit with a mission to rebrand the teaching profession as a top career choice and recruit the next generation of talented, diverse educators. They are looking for a senior leader to be their Chief of Staff. The Chief of Staff is an integral part of the Leadership Team. This person will manage work across the organization and partner with the Executive Director (Zachary Levine) and integral to the senior leadership team’s functioning. The Chief of Staff will work closely with the Executive Director on cross-functional management, strategic planning & leadership, among other responsibilities.
The ideal candidate has 7+ years of relevant experience in cross-functional management, fundraising, and / or sales experience. Management consulting experience preferred, but not required.
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Breakthrough Public Schools' mission is to develop a growing network of distinctive school options that prepare Cleveland area students for success in life. Breakthrough is looking for an instructional evaluation expert to be their Director of Continuous Improvement. The Director of Student Services: Continuous Improvement is primarily responsible for developing, planning, and executing the strategy to improve student outcomes for the student services department. This is accomplished by eliminating redundancy, enhancing leadership, and standardizing processes to improve academic outcomes for students with disabilities and exceptionalities.
The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant experience working in education on a district level. This person also has 2+ years of experience in program evaluation and PDSA cycles.
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The mission at UrbanPromise is to provide Charlotte’s children and youth with the spiritual, academic, and social development necessary to become Christian leaders determined to restore their communities. They are looking for an educational program leader to be their Site Director. The Site Director will organize, direct, and manage a Christian faith-based AfterSchool Program and Summer Camp for about 100 first to eighth grade students. The Site Director serves as the primary, visionary leader for the site by: ensuring that daily out-of-school-time programs run with excellence; building and cultivating strong relationships with parents, school partners, and community partners; and leading and managing two adult team members and about 25 teenage StreetLeaders.
The ideal candidate has 3+ years of relevant experience working with and leading low-income students. Experience leading out-of-school time programs is a plus. Proficiency in Spanish is required.
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Excellent Schools New Mexico is a nonprofit organization devoted to ensuring that all New Mexico children have the opportunity to fulfill their potential and lead healthy, meaningful lives. They are looking for a leader with the fortitude to develop and launch an exceptional school as a NM Future Schools Fellow. This unique, two-year fellowship program provides participants with individualized training and support to design and launch a public charter school in New Mexico.
The ideal candidate has school-based and/or non-profit leadership experience (instructional coach, dean, AP, principal, program director, executive director, etc.) with people management experience prioritized.
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TrulyHired is a quick, easy, and tailored job board that specializes in providing JobSeekers with educational equity roles at impact-driven education organizations. Here are a few of the amazing jobs we have available. Check them out and apply if you're interested!
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