Set+Clear+Standards


 * Set Clear Standards **

__Description__ Kouzer and Posner state, "By clearly defining the values and expectations for which we're held accountable, and by linking performance to those standards, leaders establish a benchmark for achievement." Employees must have a clear picture of what their goals or standards are to be able to effectively work toward achieving them. Therefore, standards must be clearly defined to be achievable. __Examples__ i. Ask yourself, "What are the values that I believe should guide my daily decisions and actions, and those of the people with whom I work and interact?" ii. Make the topic of one of your next meetings "Our Values". Ask everyone what they believe in. What values are common? What values are unique? __Class Examples__ Lesson standards put on board This is what I don't want to see, this is what I do want to see Rubrics for what supposed to be doing Modeling Evaluation of expectations for collaboration and sharing ideas Group agreement - contract developed collaboratively Efficacy man - gingerbread man that shows shared values

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