Module 12
Due 19th September To be appointed to a new leadership position that you desire generally requires one or more of the following dispositions: Dissatisfaction with the status quo Ambition to improve yourself Desire to be influential in education beyond your current status Desire to be recognised for the talents you have Desire to use your […]
Module 11
Due: 5th September Poipoia te kākano kia puawai Nurture the seed, and it will blossom Schools are used to change, with new cohorts of students arriving regularly, new staff coming on board, new Ministry initiatives and even the changes schools had to make literally overnight with Covid-19 restrictions. But this doesn’t mean change […]
Module 10
Due: 22nd August “Leaders instil in their people a hope for success and a belief in themselves. Positive leaders empower people to accomplish their goals.” -Unknown Leadership Administration is a collective term for at least two important aspects of leadership—operational leadership, the organisation of systems and structures that ensure day-to-day school goals are met, […]
Module 9
Due: 8th August Tūwhitia te hopo, mairangitia te angitū. Eliminate the negative, accentuate the positive. Module 9 is brought to you by Serena Cooper and Aaron Ironside. Please watch the below video and answer the provocation below. https://youtu.be/_tTgeVywkyk Provocation: Please share on the forum: – A description of a scenario/ area of influence/challenge […]
Module 8
Due: End of the holidays (date adjusted to allow you time to connect with your learning partner.) Ma te huru huru, Ka rere te manu With feathers, a bird can fly Daniel Goleman’s 1995 seminal work ‘Emotional Intelligence’ introduced the concept of EQ (emotional quotient) as opposed to IQ (intelligence quotient) to analyse […]
Module 7
Due: 13th June Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, he toa takitini My strength is not as an individual, but as a collective. Most of today’s educational leaders are involved in at least 2-3 meetings every week, sometimes more. Therefore, it is now more important than ever to have the skills and […]
Module 6
Due: 30th of May He aha te kai a te rangatira? He kōrero, he kōrero, he kōrero. What is the food of the leader? It is knowledge. It is communication. Leadership is a choice you make rather than a place you sit. In other words, leadership comes from influence and not from your […]
Module 5: Conflict Resolution and Courageous Conversations
Due: 16th May Ko te kai a te rangatira, he kōrero The sustenance of chiefs is words Conflict Resolution Leaders are commonly judged on how they manage a conflict or crisis. Module 5 takes a closer look at conflict resolution with the goal of equipping leaders with a framework and specific strategies […]
Module 4: Communication an Relational Trust
Due: 11th April “Trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It’s the foundational principle that holds all relationships.” -Stephen Covey. Communication Our communication style affects our relationships. Intentionally growing our communication skills gives us the opportunity to utilise self-awareness, self-management and social awareness Emotional Quotient skills. You […]
Resources: Aspiring and Emerging PLG 1
It was wonderful to see you all at the first PLG for the year. If you didn’t manage to make it, I look forward to meeting you in person soon! We will continue to build on the topics covered at the PLG throughout the year. For instance, Sue Baker gave us an introduction to Treaty […]
