The Together Teammate: Build Strong Systems, Make the Work Manageable, and Stay Organized Behind the Scenes
- 5h 20m
- Heidi Gross, Maia Heyck-Merlin
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2023
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.
About the Author
MAIA HEYCK-MERLIN is the Founder and CEO of The Together Group, where she trains educators on time management, efficiency, and more. Previously, Maia served as Chief Talent Officer and Chief Operating Officer for Achievement First, a charter school management organization. She is author of The Together Teacher and The Together Leader.
In this Book
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Introduction – The Who, What, and Why of Togetherness for Teammates
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Get Crystal Clear – Roles, Priorities, and Targets, Oh My!
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Look Far Forward – Create a Comprehensive Calendar
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Build a Long‐Term List – Yup, This Is Everything!
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Break Down the Big Stuff – Project Planning
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Fill with Staples, Make Room for Snacks – Build a Weekly Worksheet
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Host a Meeting with Yourself – and Prep for the Week Ahead
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Get Those Inboxes in Check – Set up Your Digital Life
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Plan for the Pivot – Deal with the Daily Deluge
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Craft Clear Communications to Move Others to Action
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Make the Most of Your Meetings – Before, During, and After
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Peek Around the Bend – Forecasting into the Future
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Systems Spotting – If You See Something, Say Something!
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Own the Outcomes: Take Charge, Especially When You Are Not the Boss!
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Togetherness Is a Journey, Not a Destination
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