During episode #104 of the School Culture By Design Podcast, Paul Lundburg shares the power of a good mid-year pit stop. If you haven’t already listened, check out the episode HERE.
A breakdown of the acronym RISE:
Reconnect: check-in with staff in simple and meaningful ways.
Inspire: pause and celebrate recent wins.
Serve: encourage the staff with food or serve a need they have.
Paul used the example of PANCAKE DADS. The PTA would recruit dad’s within the school community to host a pancake breakfast for the staff as a way to show appreciation.
Evaluate: Take time to evaluate what is working and what the team wants to focus on going forward in order to reset for the new semester.
Below is a mid-year pit stop reflection tool that can be used with your staff.