Self‑evaluation coaching tool presented to directors; live role‑plays demonstrate four questions

Katie Hurst (EdDirection) and Charlie Lyons (MGT) led directors through a practical leadership workshop centered on four self‑evaluation questions—"What do you want? What are you doing? How's that working? What's your next step?"—and demonstrated the approach with two volunteer role‑plays.

In the first role‑play, volunteer principal Marnie described delegation and micromanagement frustrations with an assistant principal; the facilitator used the four questions to surface a clear reference (Marnie wants to be a supportive leader who can delegate) and a concrete next step (increase scaffolding with additional check‑ins before release). In the second example, instructional coach Paul described tensions supporting teachers through district mandates; the facilitator helped him identify being a relatable peer and co‑planner as goals and suggested actions to present successes and data as part of an elevator pitch.

Why it matters: presenters argued the method helps leaders move from directive manager roles to facilitative coaching roles and provides an agreed‑upon set of values (a 'This Is Us' covenant) that can anchor higher‑level conversations and reduce micromanagement. Charlie said the questions can be used individually, with a trusted colleague, or to set group expectations and that the approach yields measurable follow‑ups that presenters said they expect to check on later.

What directors experienced: two volunteers (Marnie, Paul) practiced the technique live and left with specific next steps; presenters offered learning guides, templates and an invitation to request follow‑up coaching on building covenants and using the tool with staff.