Module 9
He waka eke noa A canoe which we are all in with no exception Strength Building How is a team greater than the sum total of each individual part? This is the magic ingredient that defines good teams from the great ones. It is this key ingredient which is the pre-requisite to building and […]
Module 8
Tūwhitia te hopo, mairangitia te angitū. Eliminate the negative, accentuate the positive. This module is brought to you by Serena Cooper and Aaron Ironside. Please watch the below video and answer the provocation below. https://youtu.be/_tTgeVywkyk Task: Please share on the forum: – A description of a scenario/ area of influence/challenge you are facing and […]
Module 7
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 is easy; in fact […]
Module 6
Ko te kai a te rangatira, he kōrero The sustenance of chiefs is words Module Objectives: Analyse conflict resolution styles Apply conflict resolution strategies Utilise de-escalation techniques Reflect on conflict management Conflict Resolution Leaders are commonly judged on how they manage a conflict or crisis. Module 5 takes a closer look at conflict resolution […]
Module 5
“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. Module Objectives: Identify and adapt communication styles. Build and maintain relational trust. Apply emotional intelligence to communication. Reflect and apply learning to practice. Communication Our communication style affects our […]
Module 4
“Nau te rourou, naku te rourou, ka ora te manuhiri.” With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive. Module Objectives: Explore aspects of culturally responsive leadership that are most relevant to delegates’ personal growth. Reflect on the cultural responsiveness of delegates’ kura. For students to succeed, schools […]
Module 3
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 employee performance. EQ is a measure of the ability to recognise, understand and manage our own emotions and […]
Module 2
“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, not a position. Even without a formal title, influence is key. Teachers involved in leadership have a positive impact on student outcomes. (Adapted from […]
Module 1
“Ko ngā pae tawhiti whāia kia tata, ko ngā pae tata, whakamaua kia tina.” The potential for tomorrow depends on what we do today. One requisite of all successful leaders is self-awareness and a high emotional intelligence (EQ). To commence the Emerging National Leadership Programme, reflect on your practice before completing the Leadership Capabilities […]
Course Texts
There is one required text for the National Emerging Leadership programme, and two optional texts. These books are available in major book stores, online, as e-books and (some) as audiobooks. There is no particular time frame to read these in. Please add your reflections to the comments section below if you would like to discuss […]
