Organizational Development with Dr. Yael Cass

Organizational development (OD) is a planned and systematic approach to improving an organization's effectiveness and health by aligning its strategies, structures, and processes. In schools, OD can play a crucial role in enhancing school culture by fostering better communication, collaboration, and problem-solving among staff and students. By implementing OD practices, schools can create a more positive and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and motivated. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Yael Cass, the Director of School Operations at International School Services. She specializes in creating safe, complementary learning environments and holds a PhD in built environment from RMIT University.  Dr. Yael shares how schools can improve their culture through organizational development. She explains the strong organizational structure model that reduces the burden on school leaders and creates a positive environment for everyone. She also discusses the resources available on the ISS website that help build strong organizational developments, and the importance of integrating local cultures in international schools to create a more cohesive and influential community. Stay tuned to learn more! Time Stamps: Organizational Departments and Positive School Culture (04:34): Departments shape school culture by fostering communication and collaboration. Effective Organizational Structure (07:59): A strong structure reduces leaders’ burden, allowing focus on strategic tasks. Leadership’s Role in Organizational Development (12:23): Leaders inspire growth, innovation, and a supportive environment. ISS Resources for Schools (19:08): ISS offers valuable support for organizational development. Local Cultures in International Schools (21:51): Integrating local cultures promotes inclusivity. ISS Support for Schools (27:22): ISS collaborates globally to enhance organizational practices. LinkedIn Profile Tips (29:02): Use a professional photo, compelling headline, and relevant content. Notable Quotes "Clear hierarchies lessen leadership burden and empower staff for effectiveness." "Empowering all staff fosters positivity, supportiveness, and productivity in schools." "Local culture integration fosters inclusivity and cohesion within international schools." Connect with Us Dr. Yael Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaelcass/?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Egoogle%2Ecom%2F&originalSubdomain=au Website:https://www.iss.edu/who-we-are/team/yael Connect with Dr. Dana Specker Watts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/teachwatts Connect with Mike Pierre: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ayitis_SigmaMan More resources Head over to iss.edu/events to see future PD's that ISS is offering for the SY 22-23. Join the Diversity Collaborative platform-https://info.iss.edu/sign-up-diversity-collaborative Head over to https://seniaacademy.org/link/0S40Ne to check out inclusion education practices for individuals with disabilities and ensure their potential is fully maximized. Please visit inspirecitizens.org to register for the Global Citizenship Are you looking forward to a successful career to teach anywhere in the world? Head over to https://moreland.edu/ for online innovative education programs.