1. Know your own personal strengths and weaknesses, as well as your schools'.
2. Say "yes" often--otherwise, educators and other leaders will be hesitant to come to you with another new idea. If you can't say "yes," then at least try to say "no, you can't do that, but try this instead."
3. Plan for the ever-changing plan. "Right now, our newest plan is two weeks old, but it's been two days since I've checked ... it's probably changed already," said Brehm.
4. Keep the larger vision in mind. For example, don't automatically think every child should have a laptop, because not only is this too expensive for most schools, but it will probably be replaced with a lightweight, cheap, handheld device, like a modified iPhone.
5. Communicate a consistent message. Do this by sending newsletters or eMail messages to staff and colleagues to let them know you're still on course and still have an optimistic view of the situation.
6. Offer effective and consistent IT support.
7. Embrace your role as the change-maker. Understand that your role is not to keep what's already in place functioning, it's to make things even more efficient.
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