Hiring Talent
Published on Nov 21, 2015
McMahon Summary on Todd Whitaker's Hiring Practices of Effective Principals 2015
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Chapter 8
Hiring Great Teachers
In Whitaker's book "What Great Principals do differently", he takes the stance that it is not about experience - it's about TALENT
Get it Right the First Time
Hire for the school you envision not the one you have
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The Hiring Basics
- Best Hire is Not Necessarily the Most Experienced or Educated
- Look for Leaders
- No LIFO or FIFO
- Talent Trumps All
Better to hire dynamic teachers and work to keep them that way. It can be more difficult to motivate and restore enthusiasm in experienced faculty and staff.
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Don't be afraid to think outside the box - Look for Leaders
Go for GREAT - not just good. Don't be afraid to hire someone who has natural talent - but not all the credentials.
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LIFO vs FiFO
No "Last In First Out" or "First In First Out"
No pecking order - No seniority
Talented Leaders working to make the school better will advance and head-up programs
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Talent is...
- Inherent and equates to the "total package"
- A love of students
- Being inquisitive - bright
- Getting along well with others
- Having a positive outlook
- Demonstrating a great work ethic
- Exhibiting leadership skills
- Being charismatic (people want to follow her)
