Leaders don’t operate in a vacuum

Step 1 begins with collection and analysis of data. The work of a turn around leader is essentially a data driven undertaking. On assuming the reins of power in a new setting, turnaround leaders as a matter of priority dig into all forms of data ranging from minutes of meetings, student data, staff data, assessment and classroom instructional practices. They do so to have a good grasp of the terrain in order to formulate relevant and appropriate interventions.

Data provides information on effective practices requiring reinforcement and less effective ones that ought to be discouraged or discontinued. For example, a close scrutiny of the minutes of previous meetings (agenda and duration) could shed light on the character of the school.