My son recently sent me a few blogs about the growth of
technology companies and I was pleasantly surprised by some of the attributes
the managers of the tech companies seek in their employees and the striking
similarities to the field of instructional coaching. They want employees who
can handle freedom (take initiative), accept personal accountability (be at the
right place at the right time), and possess a constructive measure of humility
(they appreciate learning from others).
I would venture to say that these attributes are closely aligned to what
we believe is important for instructional coaches and implementing an effective
instructional coaching model.
I was intrigued by the companies who intentionally design
their top-level management structures to include ways to break down the silos
that force separation of information. It appears they are trying to help their
employees create collaborative environments that encourage shared thinking
around data so that all perspectives can be taken into consideration when
designing company-wide improvements and identifying industry trends. They are
highlighting the merits of the team approach and collective responsibility, all
the while keeping the “client or customer” front and center.
If that doesn’t sound like what we are trying to accomplish
with instructional coaching, I don’t know what does!
What are some
strategies you have encouraged in your school to enhance collaboration and
shared thinking? How does this collective thinking help achieve your school
wide improvement goals?
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