In a recent article on inc.com summarized a fascinating study that investigated why people disliked working a Microsoft so much. What they found, in summary, is:
1) The quality of hours worked are better than the quantity of hours.
2) One on one meetings were optimal.
3) Wide networks beat deep ones.
This is fascinating on a leadership and organizational level, but I couldn’t help but take this information to students and learning. I wondered, how does Rundle’s approach to education mimic or sit in contrast to these findings?
1) I do suspect that our staff and students are putting in huge hours to prepare and find success. I sometimes wonder if we couldn’t optimize our time and find a little more freedom to pursue our passions?
2) I think the principle of one on one meetings is emulated in our small class sizes and small schools. These meetings with our teachers and leaders are possible as a result.
3) When I think of wide networks, I am reminded of our work with other CAIS and AISCA schools and the multitude of connections that are formed with these groups.
In conclusion, I believe we have some work to do if we’ll get to the ideal put forward in this article and research.
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