đź’— Staff Request Simplifier
$3
As school leaders, we ask a LOT of our staff—a form here, a deadline there, one more email, one more initiative, one more “quick thing.”
The Staff Request Simplifier is a practical 2-page leadership tool designed to help you pause before making a request and make sure what you're asking is necessary, clear, manageable, and supported.
✨ WHAT’S INCLUDED
✔️ Before I Ask Leadership Checklist
10 quick questions to consider before sending the email, assigning the task, or introducing something new.
✔️ Simplify the Request Worksheet
Work through:
The original ask
The WHY behind it
Who actually needs to complete it
What staff need from you first
Ways to simplify the process
A realistic deadline
Where resources/support can be found
Your final, simplified ask
đź’ˇ PERFECT TO USE BEFORE YOU:
Send an email • Assign a task • Introduce a new initiative • Set a deadline • Request documentation • Roll out a new system • Add “one more thing”
This resource isn't about lowering expectations or never asking staff to do more. It's about being intentional with how we communicate those expectations and setting our people up for success.
Because sometimes the best leadership question isn't:
“How do I get my staff to do this?”
It's:
“How can I make this clearer, easier, and more purposeful?”
đź’— Clear ask. Clear why. Clear next step.
Perfect for Principals • Assistant Principals • Deans • Instructional Coaches • Teacher Leaders
Instant PDF digital download non editable | 2-page printable leadership resource