How Can We Improve Employee Engagement and Communication?

Last September, one of the largest wildfires in central Oregon's history came within a mile of schools and downtown Estacada. While still navigating the ever-changing Covid-19 pandemic, all 1800 of Estacada School District's students, families, and employees were evacuated from their homes. However, Superintendent Ryan Carpenter and his team prepare proactively to respond to emergencies and were able to quickly move to action. As he joins Janet today, he shares how his team collected data to make the best decisions for their district and community.

This episode answers questions such as:

• How can teams maintain resilience while navigating two emergencies simultaneously?
• Why is it so important to develop two-way communication tactics?
• What tactics can we implement to support our teams during a crisis?

Read Superintendent Ryan Carpenter's article: Building Resilience in an Organization

Recommended Resources:  Estacada Continuous Improvement Library, Estacada YouTube Channel, The Four Most Important Questions to Ask When Rounding, Huddle for Critical Outcomes, & Create Resilient Leaders
Recommended Podcasts: Powerful Practices that Build Connection, Measures that Matter and Decision Rules,  Continuous Improvement: Where Do You Start? & Jump All-In to Improve