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Welcome back to another episode of Principal Matters Podcast! This week’s episode is a little different than our regularly scheduled content. A few months ago, Will Parker joined Dr. Jen Schwanke’s class on human capital management at Ohio State University to answer their questions about school leadership. This class is made up of students who are working towards getting their principal license. Below is a list of the questions asked, listen in to hear Will’s response!
- Leadership Evolution: How did your leadership style evolve over the course of your principalship, and how did it impact the way you managed human capital?
- Hiring for Fit vs. Skill: When building a school team, how do you balance hiring for specific skills versus hiring for cultural fit?
- Retention Strategies: What are the most effective strategies you’ve used or seen for retaining high-quality teachers, especially in challenging school environments?
- Difficult Conversations: As a principal, how did you approach difficult conversations with underperforming staff while maintaining dignity and fostering growth?
- Coaching and Development: What role did coaching and ongoing professional development play in improving staff performance and morale at your school?
- Workforce Trends: In your work as an educational consultant, what current trends in human capital management do you believe future principals need to be aware of?
- Staff Morale and Burnout: What practical strategies did you use to boost staff morale and prevent burnout, especially during times of high stress or change?
- Equity in Staffing: How did you ensure equity and fairness in staff evaluations, promotions, and leadership opportunities?
- Lessons from Consulting: Through your consulting work, what common human capital challenges do you see schools facing, and how can principals proactively address them?
- Podcaster Insights: From your experience as a podcaster, what are the most compelling or surprising insights you’ve gained from other educational leaders regarding human capital management?
Now it’s your turn:
Did you agree or disagree with any of Will’s responses? Send him an email at will@williamdparker.com or leave a comment below to let him know your thoughts! Thanks for doing what matters and we’ll talk to you next week.
