The document discusses the importance of timing in educational administration communication. It notes that Lincoln carefully planned the timing of his messages to avoid negatively impacting their reception. Similarly, administrators must consider timing when communicating changes to teachers, as untimely messages could prove costly. Good communication ensures teachers understand messages, while bad communication causes confusion and reduces the likelihood that teachers will follow the requested actions if messages are unclear or mistimed. Communication fails if the messenger, receiver, or channel hinder understanding of the message. Different communication methods are best suited to different types of messages.
2. Timing… In the context of educational administration, timing can be interpreted as the manner and appropriateness of successfully communicating a message to staff. “Lincoln moved carefully, step by step…others had grown so eager…costly errors were made towards the final stretch”
3. Timing…cont’d Lincoln knew that presenting his intentions too soon would negatively effect his message Those who did not plan the communication strategically were found to have a high level of swifted support
4. Timing…cont’d Administrators are also effected by timing and the appropriateness of messages Telling teachers about changes in job responsibilities, school routines, district mandates or closings could prove to be costly if not delivered at appropriate times
5. Communication Good communication will ensure that teachers and staff understand the message sent. Teachers will also be more likely to respond favorably to the message if it appears to be reasonable and fair to both the receiver and the messenger.
6. Communication Bad communication will have exactly the opposite effect. Teachers and staff will be confused by the message and less likely to do what was asked if delivered in an unclear or untimely manner.
7. Why communication fails! Messenger- message may not be clear and accurate or simple enough to be. It may be so badly presented, complicated, or untimely that it fails to hold attention. Receiver- may be unwilling to take in the message because they are too busy or are too prejudiced to hear the message as delivered. Channel- the method of delivery could conflict with how the message is received.
8. How to communicate… Spoken> instant feedback and intimate, for clearly planned messages and presents valuable opportunities for discussion Electronic> quick, also providing feedback however is for less intimate details and items that need not be discussed Written> for a more formal message (simple or complex) that may not need group/mass discussion
