Managing to Lead: A One-Day Workshop for Principals and Administrative Assistants
Finding Time for What Matters Most — At Work and At Home
The demands of leading a school in today’s fast-paced environment require more than dedication — they require strong systems, intentional routines, and powerful partnerships. Managing to Lead is a hands-on workshop designed specifically for school principals and their administrative assistants to attend together. Why? Because the most effective leadership teams aren’t solo acts — they’re well-aligned, well-organized, and working in sync.
During this interactive, practical, and energizing day, you and your teammate will:
- Reflect on the design mismatch between 20th-century office routines and the realities of leading a 21st-century learning organization.
- Explore how outdated systems can limit your ability to lead well — and live well.
- Clarify shared goals for professional growth, personal well-being, and team alignment.
- Co-design sustainable systems for managing calendars, routines, and daily operations.
- Build a stronger partnership rooted in communication, trust, and shared purpose.
- Walk away with tools and strategies to reduce overwhelm, increase productivity, and focus on what matters most — both at school and at home.
This workshop has helped hundreds of leadership teams take significant leaps forward in their work and lives. Come with your teammate. Leave with a plan. Lead with greater impact.
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Venue |
Address |
Cancellation Policy |
| July 29, 2026 |
Hilton Garden Inn, Wausau
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151401 County Rd NN, Wausau |
A full refund of fees will be made on cancellations received by 7/20/26. Following that date, there will be no refund of registration fee. *
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| August 3, 2026 |
Hilton Garden Inn, Sun Prairie
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1220 S Grand Ave Sun Prairie
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A full refund of fees will be made on cancellations received by 7/24/26. Following that date, there will be no refund of registration fee. * |
*There is no refund for no-shows. Refund fees retained by AWSA pay for your food guarantees, a/v equipment, meeting room rental and any hotel attritions caused by the cancellation.
Workshop Fee:
This workshop is $229 AWSA member teams of two and $435 for non-member teams of two. Additional administrative assistants are $99 each.
Schedule at a Glance:
8:00-9:30 Welcome and General Session: Building a Common Foundation for Your Team
9:30-9:45 Break
9:45-11:30 General Session: Setting Conditions for a Leap Forward
11:30-12:00 Lunch
12:00-1:30 General Session: Developing a Plan for Your Leap Forward: Part1
1:30-1:45 Break
1:45-3:00 General Session: Developing a Plan for Your Leap Forward: Part 2
3:30 Adjourn
Hotel Information:
July 29, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn
151401 County Rd NN
Wausau
(715) 298-5775
2 queen beds $155
Cut off 6/28/26
August 3, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn
1220 S Grand Ave, Sun Prairie
(608) 856-4500
Corporate ID number- N3291980
$145
Book Online
Tax exempt certificates are to be presented at time of check-in.
Interested in conducting this workshop in your school or district?
Contact Joe or call (608) 241-0300.
Other Information:
Event cancellation or Postponement
AWSA reserves exclusive right to modify, postpone/reschedule or cancel programs for any reason, including but not limited to emergency, inclement weather or other acts of God. If there is an event cancellation, every attempt will be made to reschedule and registration fees will be applied to the reschedule event dates. In the unlikely event of cancellation of an event, including inclement weather, the liability of AWSA is limited to the return of paid registration fees minus actual expenses. Cancellations of travel reservations and hotel reservations made directly with the hotel are the responsibility of the attendee.
Dietary Disclaimer
AWSA makes every effort to accommodate basic dietary needs such as vegetarian, gluten-free and basic food allergies. In the case of a severe food allergy, the venue and AWSA cannot guarantee the absence of cross-contamination of food. All food is prepared in a commercial kitchen that handles peanuts, tree nuts, fish, eggs, dairy, etc., and non-exposure to these potential allergens cannot be guaranteed. AWSA does not assume liability for adverse reactions to food consumed or items one may come into contact with while eating at an AWSA event. Please also note that meal changes cannot be accommodated during the event.
Accessibility
For questions about accessibility or to request special assistance during the event, please contact Kathy Gilbertson at [email protected]. Three weeks advance notice is required to allow us to provide seamless access. If you need to cancel the special request this must be done at least 3 working days prior to the start of the event. See registration cancellation policy on the event’s web page for how to cancel your conference registration.
Questions? For questions on registration, payment, or general information please call the AWSA offices at 608-241-0300.
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