Can you communicate too much?  Can you communicate too little?  Is it possible to communicate just right?  If you stop and listen on any given day in the workplace, you will likely hear complaints on both ends of the spectrum about the same exact communication.  Some don’t appreciate the format or the length or the this or the that. In some ways it is a tough and thankless job.  It is a tough because even with a lot of that effort it’s not going to be everyone’s style.  When it is done well or to their style they hardly notice and they continue going about their day.  At the same time, everyone knows the importance of communication.  I have even heard some say leadership is communication.   Everyone is busy and, in today’s world, on information ovetload.  Considering all that is that one’s fingertips today, what can I really add to the mix?  I really don’t know, but I am absolutely convinced that together we are better than if we work in isolation.  That is why I’m committed to sharing my learning as a way to improve myself, (See Obvious to you.  Amazing to others.)  and perhaps someone will find something of value along the way as well.  Thank you to George Couros for the inspiration over this last week at #GIPS2017 #GIPSlead.  The Summer Institute was one of the most meaningful professional learning experiences that I have had in my 14 years as an educator.  After finishing his book and being a George Couros groupee for a couple of days, I am pretty charged up and convinced that putting some time and effort into reflecting in this format will be a worthwhile endeavor.  Time will tell.

To end this first post, I would like to share how I will be tagging these posts to align with the National Policy Board for Educational Administration’s Professional Standards for Educational Leaders.

“While the primary focus of the 2015 Standards is on leaders in administrative roles, the Standards recognize that effective school leadership is not the sole province of those in such roles. Leadership work for effective schools can be performed by many within a school, in particular by teachers. Administrative leaders play a crucial role in the effective development and exercise of leadership school wide. Therefore, the 2015 Standards reflect the importance of cultivating leadership capacity of others.”

Stay tuned for reflections on communication, education, data, research, etcetera and so on.  In this world with information and idea overload, I hope to grab your attention and give you a communication conundrum as I have.  Too much?  Too little?  Just right?  You decide.