The A5 Assessment
The A5 Assessment Workshop is a professional development program designed specifically for custodial and grounds crew staff in the public school system and other businesses. The workshop introduces five key principles to help participants recognize the value of their role, strengthen their leadership mindset, and take ownership of their daily impact on the school community.
Workshop Steps
Reflection
1. Building Awareness
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Purpose: Helps staff pause and think deeply about their role, values, and daily impact.
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Importance: Reflection creates self-awareness, which is the first step in personal growth. It allows each participant to see themselves as leaders and authors of their work and not just task-doers.
Application
2. Principles into Practice
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Purpose: Moves from theory to action by asking staff to connect principles with real-life examples in their daily work.
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Importance: Application ensures the training isn’t just motivational, it becomes practical and relevant, showing staff how to immediately implement what they’ve learned.
Leadership Challenge
3. Growth and Ownership
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Purpose: Encourages participants to take on a specific action or challenge that stretches them beyond comfort zones.
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Importance: Challenges foster accountability and growth, helping staff build habits of excellence, consistency, and leadership in service.
A5 Impact
The A5 Assessment and Workshop is a vital professional development program that empowers custodial and grounds staff to see themselves as leaders and influencers within the school and business community. By embracing the five principles staff gain a deeper understanding of their role, the power of intentional action, and the impact of service-driven leadership. This workshop goes beyond routine training; it transforms mindset, builds confidence, and strengthens personal and professional integrity. Once implemented and completed, participants can expect a visible transformation: a heightened sense of ownership, improved consistency in daily responsibilities, stronger collaboration with peers and school leadership, and an overall culture of excellence and pride that positively affects students, teachers, and the entire school and business environment.