Summary: Join Dr. Jim as he digs into innovative talent strategies with Mary Morem, Superintendent of Houston Public School District 294 in Minnesota. Discover scrappy ways to grow talent without substantial funding, leveraging local colleges, grant writing, and non-traditional teaching roles. Mary shares her unique six-year mapping strategy for long-term educational success, blending online and brick-and-mortar approaches. This episode explores how district leaders can collaborate with universities and communities to enhance their talent pipelines and adapt to the changing educational landscape. Key Takeaways: Creative Talent Development: Using resources like community colleges, writing grants, and leveraging nontraditional talent pathways can help build a strong talent pipeline without a large budget.Building Alliances: Partnering with local colleges and creating community connections can help districts sustain a more stable talent influx for teaching positions.Leveraging Online Education: Utilizing a mix of online and traditional learning platforms helps address challenges in engaging students and educators alike.Long-Term Planning with Flexibility: Adopting a "map" approach, as opposed to fixed plans, allows educational leaders to remain adaptable and responsive to changes. Chapters: 00:00 Scrappy Strategies for Growing Talent in Education 03:28 Creative Grant Writing and Partnerships in Education 07:06 Innovative Strategies for Growing Educational Talent Remotely 13:14 Mapping Educational Change: A Six-Year Strategic Plan 19:37 Building Educational Talent Pipelines Through Community and Collaboration Connect with Dr. Jim: linkedin.com/in/drjimk Connect with CT: linkedin.com/in/cheetung Connect with Dr. Mary Morem: [email protected] Music Credit: Shake it Up - Fesliyanstudios.com - David Renda  Join us at Engaging Leadership to learn and connect with a community of leaders in education just like you. This is the space where top people leaders share actionable insights and practical playbooks in fostering a high-performing workplace of the future. Sign up as a member today for community updates on the latest leadership resources and exclusive event invites: www.engagingleadershipshow.com/subscribe