Rick Midwinter, a retired educator and certified coach, reaches out to Elmsvik High School offering conversations to support their leadership team. Lena Nyström, the assistant principal, is initially skeptical but agrees to a trial conversation. Rick emphasizes the importance of reflection and communication in leadership roles.
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Rick meets with the leadership team consisting of the principal, academic coordinator, student support, and curriculum lead. He starts by listening to their perspectives on the team dynamics and challenges they face. The team expresses concerns about workload, staff shortages, and communication issues. Rick introduces a reflective exercise to map out their experiences within the team.
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