1. Leadership & Identity Community of Practice
Weekly Reflection Tool​[i]
Scale 1­4 ​(no hierarchy to the scale­ this is a tool for reflection and awareness; 4 does not equal “A”­ 1 does not equal “F”)
1= ​I didn’t plan/build this time into my schedule and did not do it
2= ​I planned/built this time into my schedule and did not do it
3= ​I didn’t plan/build this time into my schedule and did it
4= ​I planned/built this time into my schedule and did it
Making Meaning and Connecting
∙​ ​I spent time thinking about problematic situations/data and pushed myself to learn about the
perspectives/lived experience of others as I made meaning
∙​ ​I spent time explicitly connecting with colleagues across lines of difference to build
relationship and learn more about their lived experience
Systems Thinking
∙​ ​I spent time thinking about our regional practices through an inclusiveness/equity lens
(distribution of power)
∙​ ​I spent time making adjustments to some of our systems and structures with the goal to be
more inclusive and equitable
Organizing
∙​ ​I spent time organizing my team and/or stakeholders around a central challenge in our
region connected to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (ie. brainstorming in team meeting,
creating and holding meetings, organizing a task force/guiding coalition, etc.)
Learning & Reflection
∙​ ​I spent time reflecting on my own leadership story, style, and values and how it intersects
with my personal identity
∙​ ​I spent time seeking to understand how my leadership story, style, and values are
accessible to my team and how they impact my team
∙​ ​I spent time intentionally learning about the lived experience of my team members (ie.
having lunch, checking in, experiencing something together, etc.)
Bridging
∙​ ​I spent time bridging diverse stakeholders around key shared challenges (ie. parents and
teachers, staff members across lines of difference, grassroots community leaders and board
members, etc.)
Scale 1­4 Component Rating Comments
[i]​ Developed using “Leadership & Race: How to Develop and Support Leadership That
Contributes to Racial Justice”, July 2010.
http://leadershiplearning.org/system/files/Leadership%20and%20Race%20FINAL_Electronic_072010.pdf