Response to Change Makers Rob Tegelberg

“At my current school this practice does not exist. There is an underlying desire to love one another, serve one another, and support one another” (Change Makers, 2018).  This is very nice to hear.  I really wish organizations around would adapt to this type of practice.  It would inspire individuals to come to work.  When organization is so welcoming and warm with staff, the outcome are always positive as well.  In general we go through highs and lows in life, and to have a supportive work environment only makes life easier.  It would less of a stress to worry about if this type of environment existed everywhere.  You are very fortunate Rob to have such a wonderful place to work at.

Your Discussion question:

Should a situation arise in the future where a staff member were to take advantage of the current school environment that I work in, what strategies would you employ in creating an attitude of collaboration? For a hypothetical example: a new staff member joins the team. They bring with them an attitude of negativity, a desire to only do required tasks, and teach the curriculum that they want to teach. How would you bring them into the collective vision (Change Makers , 2018).

No matter how positive the environment may be, there comes a time someone might bring that negativity into the situation.  This may be disruptive to the team.  When having new staff members join, I think it would be essential to up front and honest about the team’s current positivity and how well you work together.  During the interview process of the new staff, it would be helpful to discuss the importance to maintain this positive team environment.  It would help the new staff member understand how valuable it is for the team to have a healthy workplace as you stated you work in.  That open honest communication right in the beginning would avoid misunderstanding that may arise later.