Best of The Authority: De-Implementation with Peter DeWitt
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In this episode, Ross was joined by Dr. Peter DeWitt to discuss Peter’s latest book, De-Implementation: Creating the Space to Focus on What Works.
They talked about:
- The concept of de-implementation and how Peter began to study it
- How to understand what’s working and what’s not
- The benefits of focusing on “fewer things, greater depth”
- What surveys show educators are interested in de-implementing
- How de-implementation or “strategic abandonment” can create more time for effective instruction to take place
- “In fact, it is not possible to create tomorrow unless one first sloughs off yesterday” - Peter Drucker
De-Implementation is published by Corwin. Find it HERE.
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About today’s guest
Peter M. DeWitt, EdD is a former K–5 teacher (eleven years) and principal (eight years). He is a school leadership coach who runs competency-based workshops and provides keynotes nationally and internationally, focusing on school leadership (collaborative cultures and instructional leadership), as well as fostering inclusive school climates. Peter writes the “Finding Common Ground” column for Education Week and co-created Education Week’s “A Seat at the Table” series, where he moderates conversations with experts around the topics of race, gender, sexual orientation, research, trauma, and many other educational topics. Learn more at https://petermdewitt.com or connect on Twitter @PeterMDeWitt
About the host
Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies LLC. He is a leadership development and performance coach for professionals in a range of industries and consults with organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry to help communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano and LinkedIn.
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Creators and Guests
Host
Ross Romano
Co-founder of Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies. Strategist, consultant, and performance coach.
Guest
Peter DeWitt
Leadership coach/Workshop Facilitator/Education Author/ @EducationWeek Blogger. Moderator for A Seat @ the Table.
