Together Teammate: Build Strong Systems, Make the Work Manageable, and Stay Organized Behind the Scenes

"For many years, teacher training and development has been the focus of attention for schools while the wider body of school support staff have been neglected. As a result of these individuals not being given the training and resources to work at their highest capacity, the abilities of the instructional and management side of the school are being diminished. If schools wish to improve their performance and provide each child with an education that is tailored to their unique learning style, motivations,and needs, the whole school workforce--including support staff--must be equipped to develop their professional skills."--
Strengthen and enhance your school support staff Are you a supporting team member who is tasked with both planning ahead and answering the phone every time it rings? In The Together Teammate, The Together Group Founder and CEO Maia Heyck-Merlin delivers a step-by-step action plan for school and nonprofit behind-the-scenes team members who keep things running smoothly! With clear advice, samples from operations and support roles, reflection questions and modifiable templates, this book will help teammates to strengthen their systems and keep all the trains running on time! Readers will also find: Strategies for refining their organizational and time management systems in order to best support the missions of their organizations Techniques for planning ahead and prioritizing accordingly Ways to juggle multiple proactive projects and maintain strong customer service A comprehensive and practical guide for anyone who works behind-the-scenes in a mission-driven environment, such as nonprofits, schools, and foundations, The Together Teammate will also prove invaluable for project managers, IT associates, office managers, finance coordinators, executive assistants, chiefs of staff, and anyone who has both proactive and responsive aspects to their roles.