Teaser: Thriving in Education Survey Results
The BCPVPA would like to express our appreciation for your completion of the Thriving in Education Survey. We exceeded our goal of 1,000 responses, all thanks to your participation! Click here
to see the demographic and regional breakdown of those
who completed the survey.
An initial glance at the results clearly illuminates the interesting dichotomy that is the life of an administrator. Driven by purpose, motivated by passion, while willing to give so much in a current environment that is increasingly draining. For example, we asked the question:
I am enthusiastic about my work:
- 64% Strongly Agreed/Agreed
- 29% Slightly Agreed/Slightly Disagreed
- 7% Disagreed/Strongly Disagreed
We see that as a group we are still engaged by what we do, however, when we look at the answer to the question below, we can understand the cognitive struggle of our members who are enthusiastic but also challenged in meeting what they believe are their expected outcomes.
I am feeling increasingly guilty because I cannot get all my work done.
- 26% Strongly Agreed/Agreed
- 41% Slightly Agreed/Slightly Disagreed
- 33% Disagreed/Strongly Disagreed
Further evidence of the internal ‘conflict’ our members face can be seen in these two questions below.
I am confident in my capacity to handle the many expectations of my role.
- 73% Strongly Agreed/Agreed
- 21% Slightly Agreed/Slightly Disagreed
- 6% Disagreed/Strongly Disagreed
We are a confident and competent group that are well-equipped for our roles and attuned enough to know when things are uncomfortably hard to attain – particularly during this past year. As can be seen in the responses to this question:
The amount of work I am expected to do is reasonable for my position.
- 29% Strongly Agreed/Agreed
- 38% Slightly Agreed/Slightly Disagreed
- 33% Disagreed/Strongly Disagreed
There is so much rich data to mine from this survey. Looking at just the macro responses from the total population begins to tell a story. However, the story will deepen when we explore and analyze the relationship between demographics and specific psychological safety drivers, as well as correlations between those thriving and what psychological safety factors support their success.
We will be sharing a full report on the results in the early Fall with commentary on what recommendations we believe - going forward - will maintain those members who are currently doing well and what can be put in place to enable more members to thrive.
Look to eNews for another teaser as well as the three winners for Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe’s book, Calm Within the Storm.