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Thank you participating in this phase of the listening campaign!

The goal of the listening campaign is to explore the question: How can we create both formal infrastructure and also less formal social settings in an environment of diminishing resources to optimize our opportunities for learning, knowledge sharing and reflection?

Based on conversations with project leads and regional directors in an earlier phase of the listening campaign, the following themes have emerged as critical to understanding and answering our inquiry question: 1) fostering and honoring personal motivation, expertise, and connection to the work (the individual spark); 2) developing our working relationships with one another and the structures that support these (the Pivot Network); and 3) Pivot central’s role in creating and supporting all of these aspects of the learning environment.

This survey will pose questions related to these three themes. The survey will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.

Please note that this survey does not discuss every learning opportunity and setting. Some structures are not included here because we know we will continue them (new coach training, for example); we have a lot of data on it (such as the importance of collaboration time); or we know our budget will not allow for it, and don't want to foster false hope (the annual conference, for example).

The results of this survey will be reported back to all of Pivot—coaches, project leads, and staff—and combined with other listening campaign data to inform a proposal for next steps. This proposal will be distributed to all of Pivot for feedback and revised to create an implementation plan for the 2011-12 program year.

If you have any questions or concerns about the process, please feel free to contact me at 415-644-3411 or [email protected].
 
 
 
Section 1 – Individual Spark

The questions in this section will explore personal motivation, expertise, and connection to the work.

Please provided bulleted and/or concise responses where possible.
 
 
 
Why did you join Pivot?
   
 
 
 
What part of your work is most important to you?
   
 
 
 
How do you currently feed your passion for education? How would you like to?
   
 
 
 
What motivates you to learn?
   
 
 
 
What value do you receive from being a part of Pivot?
   
 
 
Please rate the extent to which you agree with the following statements:
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
I stay up to date on current topics in education on my own.
I stay up to date on current topics in education through Pivot.
I enjoy leading discussions on education issues that interest me.
I enjoy writing about education issues that interest me.
 
 
Comments (optional):
   
 
 
 
Section 2 – The Pivot Network

The questions in this section will explore how we are connected, our working relationships, and structures in place to support the network.

 
 
 
Who do you contact when you need help, advice, or a thinking partner (please name a specific person or people if you are comfortable doing so)? Why?
   
 
 
 
What benefits do you draw from being a part of the Pivot network of people?
   
 
 
 
What benefits are you NOT currently receiving that you would LIKE to draw from the Pivot network of people?
   
 
 
How often do you collaborate with another coach or coaches on your project team…
Rarely or never A few times each year A few times each month About once each week More than once each week N/A
Informally or spontaneously via phone?
Informally or spontaneously via email?
In a scheduled face to face meeting?
In a scheduled conference call?
 
 
How often do you collaborate with another coach or coaches in your region (not on project team)…
Rarely or never A few times each year A few times each month About once each week More than once each week N/A
Informally or spontaneously via phone?
Informally or spontaneously via email?
In a scheduled face to face meeting?
In a scheduled conference call?
 
 
How often do you collaborate with another coach or coaches outside of your region…
Rarely or never A few times each year A few times each month About once each week More than once each week N/A
Informally or spontaneously via phone?
Informally or spontaneously via email?
In a scheduled face to face meeting?
In a scheduled conference call?
 
 
How often do you collaborate with 731 staff on operational issues (IT, payroll, technical budget, etc.)…
Rarely or never A few times each year A few times each month About once each week More than once each week N/A
Informally or spontaneously via phone?
Informally or spontaneously via email?
In a scheduled face to face meeting?
In a scheduled conference call?
 
 
How often do you collaborate with 731 staff on programmatic issues (addressing client need, creating content, discussing project progress, etc.)…
Rarely or never A few times each year A few times each month About once each week More than once each week N/A
Informally or spontaneously via phone?
Informally or spontaneously via email?
In a scheduled face to face meeting?
In a scheduled conference call?
 
 
Please rate the extent to which you agree with the following statements:
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
There is a strong incentive to learn new things at Pivot.
I mostly rely on my project team for information and advice.
Regional sharing is more important than cross-region sharing.
I would like to share lessons from my work with the whole organization.
I stay up to date on policy issues and other current events that affect schools and can share this information with others.
I stay up to date on best practices or promising practices schools are currently using and can share this information with others.
 
 
Comments (optional):
   
 
 
Section 3 – Pivot Central’s Role

The questions in this section will explore the role of Pivot Central (731 Market) in helping employees stay up to date on the field, learn, and share expertise.
 
 
 
The following statements describe different services the Pivot central office could potentially provide to support the Pivot network. Please read each statement and answer the questions below.
 
To what extent does Pivot currently provide the services listed below?
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently Consistently Don't know/Not sure
Provide “just-in-time” answers to questions and access to information
Maintain a “knowledge base” of lessons learned from coaches and project leads
Make it easier for you to connect with colleagues
Actively send you information on programs, research, tools, etc. that might be of interest to you
Allow you to sign up for or find information on a specific topic that interests you
Maintain a library of research and resources on current topics in education
Build the structures to support a staff network of expertise with information flowing through multiple connections
Maintain a library of Pivot content for use in PD and coaching sessions
Map the "knowledge assets" of all coaches and staff (past training, topic expertise, membership in professional organizations, etc.)
 
 
Comments (optional):
   
 
 
To what extent do you think Pivot should provide the services listed below?
Not necessary Might be nice, but not critical This service is critically important Don't know/Not sure
Provide “just-in-time” answers to questions and access to information
Maintain a “knowledge base” of lessons learned from coaches and project leads
Make it easier for you to connect with colleagues
Actively send you information on programs, research, tools, etc. that might be of interest to you
Allow you to sign up for or find information on a specific topic that interests you
Maintain a library of research and resources on current topics in education
Build the structures to support a staff network of expertise with information flowing through multiple connections
Maintain a library of Pivot content for use in PD and coaching sessions
Map the "knowledge assets" of all coaches and staff (past training, topic expertise, membership in professional organizations, etc.)
 
 
Comments (optional):
   
 
 
Please rate your interest on the following types of learning experiences and support structures, considering the types of experiences and structures you would find most useful. You may provide further explanation in the box below if desired.
Not at all interested Somewhat interested Very interested Not sure
General informal Pivot social gatherings where important topics are discussed
Voluntary meetings to discuss a specific concern or special interest (for example, EL issues, Common Core standards, RTI, etc.)
Affinity/special interest groups led/facilitated by a Pivot coach/lead
A “match-making” process that teams up coaches or project leads working on similar issues with different clients
General email distribution list with a broad range of topics
Subject- or issue-specific email list to share resources and discuss a particular topic
Online groups organized around a specific topic or client need
General online group for discussion and problem solving
System for querying the whole organization on a specific topic or problem
Regular conference calls for sharing and problem solving
 
 
Comments (optional):
   
 
 
 
Are there any other services, learning experiences and support structures that you think should be discontinued?
   
 
 
 
Section 4: About You
 
 
 
What is your primary role at Pivot?
 
Coach
 
Project Lead
 
Regional Staff (Director, Account Manager, Regional Support, etc.)
 
731 Staff
 
Other (explain)
 
 
 
 
What is the primary region in which you work?
 
Northern California
 
Central Valley
 
Southern California
 
Other (explain)
 
 
 
 
How long have you worked for Pivot? (Estimate to the nearest year.)
 
1 year or less
 
2-3 years
 
4-5 years
 
More than 6 years
 
 
 
Were you actively working in a district as a Pivot representative (school coach, executive coach, consultant, etc.) in 2010-11?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
Did you participate in a Project Lead focus group in Phase One of the Listening Campaign?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
Optional: Your name
   
 
 
 
Optional: Would you like to be further involved in the listening campaign? (You may be asked to participate in additional surveys, interviews, advisory groups, etc.)
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
Optional: Is there another member of the Pivot network you would nominate to be further involved in the listening campaign? (He or she may be asked to participate in additional surveys, interviews, advisory groups, etc.)
   
 
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