Transfer Theory... Campus to Central Office

The example in this weeks video (you know how to tie shoelaces of any type once you know how to tie one) is a great basic example of transfer theory. And while I generally agree that a base level of knowledge means you can expand on it in different settings, it won't come without some trials. As campus level administrators, we do have our hands on multiple areas of managing the school, but the decisions are being made for one campus and for the betterment of one group of people. Superintendents must consider how all decisions effect all stakeholders in the district- this is no small task and will come will an adjustment period. With that said, understanding how to manage personnel at the school level, for example, can be translated to the district level. You're still looking for quality people who are certified in needed areas and fit your district's standards for educators. In a good district, your campus goals will be aligned with the district goals, so that part should be an easy transition. In financial matters, the budget will certainly be much larger, but you still have to fund technology, fund multiple departments, and field requests from multiple entities as you go. So again, your base set of knowledge can help you as you begin to transfer knowledge from the campus to district level, but it will certainly come will at least some time period of adjustment.