Wanna report. I used what I learned this morning, more than one time!! Feel awesome!!! Toni Dong Tsinghua International School I just wanted to touch base and say thank you for your time and expertise. I have been surprised and pleased at how well the "let's set the agenda for the next meeting" is going. That opened up quick discussion and paved the way for a future productive meeting...I have had 1:1 meetings with the team (and) got them to fill in the Team sheet you sent and I also … [Read more...]
Difficult Conversations
I wanted you to know that yesterday I had a meeting with an EAL Teacher who was having conflict collaborating with a content teacher. I used the "Quick Guide to Probing Questions" as a scaffold for that conversation, even making it clear to the teacher that I was practicing using some tools I had recently learned at a conference. As she discussed her perspective, I found asking the question "What is the best outcome in this situation?" to be a great way to focus our conversation. Thanks again … [Read more...]
Primary Leadership Development
I would like to convey my thanks to you for an excellent few days of training at YCIS Beijing. This is the very first time in all my years in education that school administrators have actively provided training for primary leaders in such a way. Effective leaders and leadership ensures our school runs well and that the staff have confidence in their leaders at all levels. For me, providing this training is a very positive step as it gives our leaders the message that we are serious about the … [Read more...]
Governance Retreat
Facility Manager Coaching
For the last 9 years I have been a teacher, however, in the beginning of August 2016, I moved to China and walked into a brand new job as a facilities manager. I had the normal worries about starting a job that I was clearly not trained for and in the first week I spent much of my time running around as fast as I could, putting out fires in a school which was about to start its new academic year. Fortunately for me and my staff, my school had arranged a training for us with Luca Mantovani. After … [Read more...]
Leading Collaborative Teams
I wanted to thank you for a fantastic workshop this weekend. The material presented has challenged me to improve my leadership skills and to communicate better with my team. … [Read more...]
Middle Management Training
These two days are very inspiring. I used what I learned (my first day back), more than one time!! It feels awesome!!! … [Read more...]
Strategy, Leadership and Professional Development
Michael Iannini has been accepted by the Council of International Schools (CIS) as an Affiliated Consultant. Following a review of (Michael's) application by CIS, and taking into account feedback from (his) referees...membership has been approved in the areas of: Leadership training and school governance Appraisal and professional development Strategic planning Michael is very excited to be listed among other highly esteemed professionals that are dedicated to continuous improvement … [Read more...]
School Board Facilitation
Michael's work with the AISG Board of Directors has been focused and efficient. He structured two-day retreats on goal setting at both the beginning and end of the last school year. His positive personality encourages participants to engage in what he has to offer. That he's taken time to get to know the school well, increases his effectiveness. … [Read more...]
Leading Effective Meetings
I honestly thought everything was great! Michael fantastic communicator and is knowledgeable about leadership and served as an effective role model. Thanks Michael! … [Read more...]