Beyond the Tools to Build a "First Team" Advantage
Join Michael Vizdos for an engaging and interactive pre-conference workshop exploring the foundational human elements that drive successful distance learning organizations. While new technologies are transforming the tools we use, those tools cannot fix a culture where departments operate in silos and leadership teams act like lobbyists.
Designed for forward-thinking professionals and leaders at every level, this hands-on session dives into Patrick Lencioni's "First Team" concept, providing real-world examples and actionable tools to help you confidently bridge the frustrating gap between high-level strategy and daily execution.
Participants will:
Explore the "First Team" concept and why prioritizing peer leaders over direct reports is essential for organizational harmony.
Learn practical frameworks to identify and escape "Process Theater" by shifting from measuring "busy-ness" to measuring actual value.
Engage in collaborative discussions and complete a "First Team Integrity Audit" to evaluate real-world leadership dynamics.
Discover how to use the "Fractal Super-Power" to build a "shield of sanity" for your direct reports, regardless of your current job title.
Develop an actionable plan to close the strategy-to-execution gap within your own institution.
Whether you lead an entire institution or a single team, department, or initiative, this workshop will provide meaningful insights and practical takeaways to elevate your impact.
Other USDLA 2026 Conference Sessions Presented By Edvizion
Monday, June 22, 2026
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Beyond the Tools to Build a "First Team" Advantage
Facilitated by Michael Vizdos, Co-Founder of Edvizion
Monday, June 22, 2026
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Academic Integrity Ecosystem Map: A Live Intelligence Gathering
Facilitated by Kenton Vizdos & Michael Vizdos, Edvizion Co-Founders
Thursday, June 22, 2026
8:30 - 9:15 AM
The Integrity Illusion: Mapping the Ecosystem of Buyers, Sellers, and Incentives
Facilitated by Kenton Vizdos & Michael Vizdos, EdVizion Co-Founders
Presenter Biographies
Kenton and Michael Vizdos are co-founders of Edvizion, an EdTech company focused on evolving a platform to modernize how K-12 schools operate.
We work closely with school systems to streamline enrollment, data management, and day-to-day workflows through thoughtful technology.
We are passionate about reducing manual processes, improving transparency, and giving school leaders clearer visibility into their operations.
Our work focuses on building reliable systems that make complex school operations feel simple and intuitive.
You can learn more about the Edvizion platform (https://www.edvizion.com) and please connect with both of us on LinkedIn:
Kenton Vizdos - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kentonvizdos/
Michael Vizdos - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mvizdos/
Questions?
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