Resources

The Fierce Urgency of Now: From Allyship to Accomplice

by Mary Ellen Normen | January 19, 2026 | Life Long Learning | 0 Comments

“Fear is the most frequent justification for silence. It is also the quickest way to switch from ally to bystander.“

“Hard Fun”: Transforming Teams and Processes Through 100-100 Conversation

by Mary Ellen Normen | January 9, 2026 | Team Building | 0 Comments

LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® fosters full-team engagement and problem-solving through challenging, hands-on, and meaningful activities that translate into “hard fun.”

Succession Planning and Building Your Bench

by Mary Ellen Normen | December 5, 2025 | School Business Now | 0 Comments

When crafted well, succession planning preserves institutional knowledge, builds trust, and prepares emerging leaders to succeed.

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Helpful or Harmful? The Promise and Pitfalls of AI for CFOs and SBOs

In this episode of School Business Insider, host John Brucato sits down with Mary Ellen Normen, a retired school business official blazing new trails in the world of artificial intelligence.

Listen now to learn how to leverage AI — wisely, ethically, and effectively.

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Learn How to Turn N-O to K-N-O-W

Anointed Eagle Award winner, Mary Ellen Normen, newly retired SBO from Massachusetts and now consultant, discusses AI, how to market for hiring and to be in the know.

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