Community Leadership: Disseminating Data and Rationale for Decisions

Question 1

Effective school leaders utilize _____, ______ communication to disseminate ________ and _______ behind decisions.

Answer 1

proactive, clear

data and rationale

Question 2

Unfortunately, _______ and _______ abound in most school environments. Unchecked, these can lead to disgruntled stakeholders.

Answer 2

rumors and gossip

Question 3

Successful admin don’t wait to refute rumors and assuage fears, they _______ communicate with stakeholders. This includes disseminating all types of _____ and explaining the _____ behind changes in policy and/or procedure.

Answer 3

proactively

data/ reasons

Question 4

In addition, leaders must be seen as _______, ________ and ________ ____ ______. If not, stakeholders will not feel free to voice their questions and concerns and will instead rely on incomplete or faulty info.

Answer 4

approachable, receptive and willing to respond

Question 5

A clear understanding of stakeholders’ ______, _______, and ______ assists admin in gaining their support and trust. Without this, rumors and gossip will have a more powerful influence than anything coming directly from a school’s admin.

Answer 5

perceptions, needs, and concerns