This is followed by a 20-minute presentation from the team on a topic of their choice. These sessions are challenging by design and are intended to develop high performance management practices. Advance Planning Teams. We conduct about 40 of these a year to anticipate challenges and opportunities and respond. There is a secondary benefit, however, and that is to develop the skills needed by top leaders to perceive and respond to challenges and opportunities in the environment.
All managers have performance agreements that reflect the strategic plan.
The Commissioner evaluates the Deputy Commissioners and requires them to evaluate their direct reports also. Deputy Commissioners are expected to identify and develop potential leaders. For several years the State Education Department has worked with a consultant who knows us and our strategic plan. His major task has been to consult with the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners individually and as a group to help us build leadership competence. College at Work.