MCS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 2014-2015AUGUST 5 , 2014

FOCUS

Welcome!

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Where the focus MUST begin….

An Example of Focus

Jim Barksdale – Fed Ex

The 30% to 3% shift

The key was focusing on the core vison and mission and aligning processes to make it happen.

Table Time

What core processes and programs can we REFOCUS on that will help us reach our goals?

Take 3 minutes with your neighbors to discuss…

The Power of “Tools”

We have tools. We have all the tools we need.We need to FOCUS on using what we have the

way we need to in order to get the results we expect.

There is no “magic box.”People are always going to be the most valuable

resource we have!

“The wrong tools in the right hands is far better than the opposite.” – Colin Wright – Act Accordingly

The Six Keys to FOCUS

Find your style.Open your practice to examination and

improvement.Confront your confusion.Understand the commitment needed to reach your

goals.Stay centered on the mission. Eliminate obvious distractions and negativity from

all facets of your life.

-Adapted from Thoughts2Treasure by Richard Flint

A Point to Ponder…

A ship in harbor is safe -- but that is not what ships are built for. - John Shedd (1928)

FOCUS on what’s important and do what we were “built” to do – to educate!

What is our FOCUS?

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A Final Thought

We are working as hard as we ever have, what more can we give?

FOCUS – to everything we do. That will drive us to where we need to be!

OUR Focus

VisionMontgomery County Schools will graduate life-ready, globally competitive students that perform academically in the top 25 of NC school systems.

MissionMCS will graduate life-ready, globally competitive citizens by engaging in rigorous educational experiences and by building positive relationships and strong partnerships.

Core ValuesHigh Expectations High Ethical StandardsMotivated to AchieveChild CenteredService and Safety DrivenContinuous Improvement FocusData-driven DecisionsResults Matter

Closing

Thoughts?Questions?Comments?Concerns?