37 min
Small Things, Big Impact: Fostering a Welcoming Community Engaging Leadership
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- Management
Summary:
Scott Foster, superintendent of the Northland Pines School District, shares his strategies for attracting and retaining educators in a rural school district. He emphasizes the importance of showcasing the unique benefits of the area, providing support and mentorship for new hires, and creating a culture of trust and collaboration. Foster also discusses the district's focus on professional development and flexible pathways for career growth. By investing in their people and building a strong community, the district has been successful in retaining and developing top talent.
Key Takeaways:
Employee retention in K-12 education is notably challenging, especially in rural settings, due to long hours, modest pay, and external pressures.The importance of the first 90 days: Onboarding and mentorship are critical in ensuring new hire success and satisfaction, leading to better retention rates.Community and support: Creating a welcoming, family-like culture and maintaining a supportive system around new hires strengthens retention and job satisfaction.Investing in people: Allocating resources towards professional development and individual career growth is crucial in building a successful district.Systematic adaptability: Programs and initiatives need to be systematically organized, yet tailored and adaptable, to support educators at varying career stages.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Employee Retention Challenges
00:35 Spotlight on K-12 Education: Strategies for Building a Retention Culture
01:06 Inside Northland Pines School District: A Success Story
03:05 Recruitment and Retention Strategies in Rural School Districts
08:35 Mentorship and Onboarding: Key to Retention
11:36 Classroom Effectiveness and Educator Support
16:46 Addressing Educator Burnout and Well-being
19:49 Investing in People: Professional Development and Growth
28:14 Building a Collaborative Culture and Leadership Pipeline
33:54 Concluding Thoughts and Contact Information
Connect with Dr. Jim: linkedin.com/in/drjimk
Connect with CT: linkedin.com/in/cheetung
Connect with Scott Foster: sfoster@npsd.k12.wi.us
Music Credit: Shake it Up - Fesliyanstudios.com - David Renda
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Engaging Leadership Outro
Engaging Leadership Intro
Summary:
Scott Foster, superintendent of the Northland Pines School District, shares his strategies for attracting and retaining educators in a rural school district. He emphasizes the importance of showcasing the unique benefits of the area, providing support and mentorship for new hires, and creating a culture of trust and collaboration. Foster also discusses the district's focus on professional development and flexible pathways for career growth. By investing in their people and building a strong community, the district has been successful in retaining and developing top talent.
Key Takeaways:
Employee retention in K-12 education is notably challenging, especially in rural settings, due to long hours, modest pay, and external pressures.The importance of the first 90 days: Onboarding and mentorship are critical in ensuring new hire success and satisfaction, leading to better retention rates.Community and support: Creating a welcoming, family-like culture and maintaining a supportive system around new hires strengthens retention and job satisfaction.Investing in people: Allocating resources towards professional development and individual career growth is crucial in building a successful district.Systematic adaptability: Programs and initiatives need to be systematically organized, yet tailored and adaptable, to support educators at varying career stages.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Employee Retention Challenges
00:35 Spotlight on K-12 Education: Strategies for Building a Retention Culture
01:06 Inside Northland Pines School District: A Success Story
03:05 Recruitment and Retention Strategies in Rural School Districts
08:35 Mentorship and Onboarding: Key to Retention
11:36 Classroom Effectiveness and Educator Support
16:46 Addressing Educator Burnout and Well-being
19:49 Investing in People: Professional Development and Growth
28:14 Building a Collaborative Culture and Leadership Pipeline
33:54 Concluding Thoughts and Contact Information
Connect with Dr. Jim: linkedin.com/in/drjimk
Connect with CT: linkedin.com/in/cheetung
Connect with Scott Foster: sfoster@npsd.k12.wi.us
Music Credit: Shake it Up - Fesliyanstudios.com - David Renda
Join us at HR Impact to learn and connect with a community of HR leaders just like you. This is the space where top people leaders share actionable insights and practical playbooks in fostering a high-performing workplace of the future.
Sign up as a member today for community updates on the latest HR resources and exclusive event invites: www.engagerocket.co/hrimpact
Mentioned in this episode:
Engaging Leadership Outro
Engaging Leadership Intro
37 min