Why the Principal Shouldn’t Always Run the Meeting

When there is a meeting during which significant decisions need to be made, having the Principal run the meeting isn’t always the best idea.

Yes, a final decision maker needs to be present, but in terms of getting the best out of those in the meeting (teachers), a facilitator will be much more effective.

Teachers tackle complex issues in meetings, often with no clear-cut solutions:

– Reduce tardiness to class
– Effectiveness of the new literacy program
– Approach to AI
– School improvement plans

The list goes on.

These are important decisions that impact all stakeholders in a school.

Improve the opportunity for inclusive meetings with greater buy-in by having a non-decision-making facilitator guide the discussion.

This ensures:

• The meeting stays on track
• Off-topic discussions are quickly quelled
• All voices are heard without playing favorites
  
• Participants are engaged

“A facilitator is the secret to getting things done.”