In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick discuss why it’s important for Tech Coaches to create systems for their various duties throughout the day that will help them do things just a bit faster.

In this episode, we discuss:

How Can We Create Systems for our Tech Coaching?

What is a “System”?

A way to document how something is done
A tool that can be used to help you stay organized
An opportunity to stay consistent




Why are Systems Important?

Systems keep tech coaches moving faster and help you work with more teachers to effect change quicker


What is an example of a System?

Teacher Onboarding System
Blog Writing System
Podcast Producing System
Newsletters and Emails
Scheduling Appointments


What could a system look like?

A checklist
Screenshots
Video tutorials
A ticket system
Gmail filters


Great applications that help in creating systems

Google Sheets
Google Forms
If This, Then That
Google Sites


3 Things to think about when creating systems for Tech Coaching

Think of something important (a task) that needs to get done … over and over
Determine what type of system would work best to help automate that task
Is there a different way of doing something so you don’t have to keep doing it?


Free Downloadable Systems for Tech Coaches and Podcasters

Blogging and Podcasting Editorial Calendar (Google Sheets)





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