I love this picture because it is so true of teaching, I think as a future administrator that this picture could also be applicable!
As we are halfway done with our program, I was glad to come across this article found in Educational Leadership magazine. The author, also an administrator, addresses the reality of the multiple and complex responsibilities put upon an administrator. More importantly, the author points out the importance of deciphering what is urgent vs. what is important. They had to consciously work at deciphering between the two without feeling guilty on a daily basis of leaving important tasks (i.e.: being an instructional leader, building teacher/family/student relationship) for a later time. The author also felt the need to determine which “urgent demands are important and resist giving our time to those that aren't”.
After reading this article, I was relieved to hear that even seasoned administrators feel that their daily to do list is always a work in progress and needing to be revised. I like how they categorized what is urgent vs. what is important and to ensure that we are able to complete both tasks within a reasonable amount of time. I think this will be a challenge for me because I always think everything is important and urgent.
So I am still feeling a little bit anxious about how I will handle all the responsibilities as a future administrator and if I will feel satisfied with my efforts.
What are your thoughts about being able to meet all the responsibilities as an administrator? Do you think being able to categorize what is urgent vs. what is important will be a useful tool?
Hoerr, T. (2016, December). Principal Connection What is Important? Educational Leadership, 74(4), 90-91.
http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/dec16/vol74/num04/What's-Important%C2%A2.aspx
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Administrator Anxiety: Urgent issues vs. Important issues
I love this picture because it is so true of teaching, I think as a future administrator that this picture could also be applicable!
As we are halfway done with our program, I was glad to come across this article found in Educational Leadership magazine. The author, also an administrator, addresses the reality of the multiple and complex responsibilities put upon an administrator. More importantly, the author points out the importance of deciphering what is urgent vs. what is important. They had to consciously work at deciphering between the two without feeling guilty on a daily basis of leaving important tasks (i.e.: being an instructional leader, building teacher/family/student relationship) for a later time. The author also felt the need to determine which “urgent demands are important and resist giving our time to those that aren't”.
After reading this article, I was relieved to hear that even seasoned administrators feel that their daily to do list is always a work in progress and needing to be revised. I like how they categorized what is urgent vs. what is important and to ensure that we are able to complete both tasks within a reasonable amount of time. I think this will be a challenge for me because I always think everything is important and urgent.
So I am still feeling a little bit anxious about how I will handle all the responsibilities as a future administrator and if I will feel satisfied with my efforts.
What are your thoughts about being able to meet all the responsibilities as an administrator? Do you think being able to categorize what is urgent vs. what is important will be a useful tool?
Hoerr, T. (2016, December). Principal Connection What is Important? Educational Leadership, 74(4), 90-91.
http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/dec16/vol74/num04/What's-Important%C2%A2.aspx
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