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Albert Einstein once said, \\u201cIf I had an hour to solve a problem I\\u2019d spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and five minutes thinking about solutions.\\u201d

One of the hardest things to do is to define the problem we want to solve.\\xa0 This requires us to dig deep into the underlying root causes, not the symptoms, which can open us to vulnerability.\\xa0 Most organizations don\\u2019t like to admit there is a problem, even if it is staring them in the face.\\xa0 No one likes to have to admit they are wrong or part of a system that is malfunctioning.\\xa0 It\\u2019s our nature as human beings to strive for perfection, whatever that may be.

At the root of every problem is a cause.\\xa0 Do you know what is the cause of your problem?\\xa0 Many do not.\\xa0 They often think the symptom is the root, but you need to dig deeper to discover it.\\xa0 Once you do, the organization must acknowledge that it exists.\\xa0 From there, they can decide which instructional strategies to employ, organize the necessary resources, and develop the staff so they feel confident.\\xa0 All of this takes time, but it\\u2019s imperative if we want to move forward.

To help us define our root problem, we will use the Four Agreements. Consider which agreement lies at the root of an issue at your campus and create a possible solution to present to school leadership. This is bold, but oftentimes the leadership team doesn\\u2019t have all the answers.\\xa0 They value specific, targeted feedback with possible next steps towards a resolution.\\xa0 Even still, there are no guarantees that your ideas will be accepted, but you did your best to advocate for sustainable change.\\xa0 This is taking ownership of your own learning process and taking meaningful action.

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