Trends & Insights
A trusted resource for leaders and doers, this is where Possip shares emerging trends and practical strategies grounded in real insights from employees, parents, top organizations, and students.
Each post equips leaders and/or doers with data-driven perspectives and actionable ideas or tools to strengthen communication, engagement, and impact.
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Start Good Survey Habits Today
Because surveys are relatively easy to do, they’re also ripe for bad habits- kind of like fast food. The quickest, easiest option isn’t always the best one. Pay your $50 monthly subscription for a survey platform, and suddenly, you’re off to the races. The problem? Bad survey habits can do
Teacher Onboarding and Professional Development: 19 Ideas for Early-Year Success
Starting the school year with intentional teacher onboarding and professional development (PD) can build confidence, strengthen school culture,
Back-to-School Readiness: 20 Steps to Engage Parents at Work and at School
As summer fades, back-to-school season brings a new rhythm—and a new set of challenges—for parents, schools, and workplaces.
AI Readiness in Schools: How to Prepare Your Teams, Culture, and Systems
AI is…well, just that. It is. And the implications we see in education will expand powerfully in other organizations
Predict Enrollment: A Research Study by Cincinnati Children’s Innovations Research
Cincinnati Children’s Innovations Research arm found that parent sentiment + qualitative tone can predict enrollment.
7 Ways to Make New People Feel at Home in Your School or Organization
Whether you’re welcoming new families to your school, new staff to your organization, or new customers to your
Monday Anxiety Raises Cortisol for Months: What Leaders Should Know
Study Spotlight: How a Weekly Feeling Can Become Chronic Stress My friend Dr. Modupe Akinola (who is also
The Beauty of Pulse Checks and Polls: Simplify and Strengthen Listening to Your Community
Schools and districts work hard to hear from their communities- families, students, and staff alike. Polls often serve
Building Trust Amongst Employees
A common feeling among leaders is a desire to connect with their employees and build trust and meaningful
Summer’s Chaos, Summer’s Clarity: 8 Ways to Use Feedback to Plan Ahead
Summer hits differently. It brings warmth and sunshine- but also a certain kind of chaos. If you’re a
