Philosophy

Develop, document, and discuss your philosophy

Do you want to increase shared understanding and focus? If so, develop, document, and discuss your organization’s philosophy. Below is Christian Academy in Japan’s philosophy statement which school staff discuss in meetings. Read More...

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You want your staff to further develop common understanding of a key idea. You know that if this happens, you staff will be able to work together even more effectively.
 
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Ensure a common understanding of expectations and definitions

Question: What helps your staff pursue excellence?
 
Answer: A common understanding of expectations and definitions. Read More...

Who are your key stakeholders? What role do they play?

You value your stakeholders. And you know it’s important for your staff to have shared understanding about who your key stakeholders are and the roles these stakeholders play.
 
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Develop shared understanding

Shared understanding is powerful. When staff members have shared understanding, they move forward together. Why? Because they understand what an idea means and what it looks like in practice.
 
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Use staff meetings to reflect on philosophy

You’re leading a Christian organization, and you want your staff to increasingly implement you organization’s philosophy. Good.
 
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Recognize student diversity

You have a philosophy of Christian education. Good. And you want to make sure you’re implementing it. Even better.
 
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