Balancing the emotional and rational aspects of leadership is complex, but with strategic planning, organizations can build alignment to drive success. Join Dr. Janet Pilcher, author of Hardwiring Excellence in Education, as she outlines the steps involved in creating a strategic plan and identifies questions that leaders can answer to create organizational alignment.

This episode answers questions such as:

• How can leadership effectively acknowledge both the rational and emotional components of the organization?
• What is the purpose of a strategic plan, and how is it used to promote successful outcomes?
• How does each step of the plan build upon the last to create better alignment?

Recommended Resources: Hardwiring Excellence in Education: The Nine Principles Framework, How Can We Build Strategic Agility for Continuous Change?, Building Bridges: A Superintendent’s Journey to Create a Community-Driven Strategic Plan, Mastering the Art of Reflection: A Superintendent’s Guide to Progress and Impact