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'Becoming Ourselves As Leaders'
New Enquiry Group'The process of becoming a leader is much the same as the process of becoming an integrated human being...leadership is a metaphor for centeredness, congruity and balance in one's life' (Bennis and Goldsmith, Learning to Lead)
We can spend a lifetime consciously trying to become 'fully integrated human beings'. The journey is no less significant for us as leaders. In a climate of increasing accountability where stakeholders make conflicting demands on school leaders, and change is ever present, how can we remain true to ourselves as leaders? Have we the confidence to be comfortable in doing leadership in our own way, or do we worry that our professional persona masks the true reality of our inadequacies?
Under the working title of 'becoming ourselves as leaders' this enquiry group is seeking to identify strategies which support individuals to have a greater understanding of themselves. How they can hang on to their sense of being 'good enough' as individuals so that, as leaders, they can accept rather than judge themselves.
Minutes of the first group meeting
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To Be Or Not To Be a Leader - New Programme
It is said that 'research evidence to improve standards is important'.....this programme will;
- Use research to support challenge and practice
- Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of leadership and learning outcomes
- Develop an enquiry based community/organisation
The programme is for;
aspiring leaders.....not so sure if leaders....Headteachers.....Governors and other leaders.
The programme will consist of the following;
- Five half day (3 hour) modules (linked to the five areas of the new standards in school leadership)
- Intersessional tasks (readings and enquiry learning supported by an on-line 'critical friend')
- Opportunities for tailor made in-school enrichment activities.
The location of the sessions will depend upon where the delegates are from- mindful that travel will be kept to a minimum.
If you are interested in joining the first cohort please contact Martyn Poole.
The fee per delegate is £250 (to include modules, resources, on-line support and access to wider SELT networks e.g. international enquiry
Click here for more info on this programme
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SELT Conferences
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Professor John West-Burnham
Collaboration & Community Cohesion
12 May 2010 - London Marble Arch Marriott - £180
20 May 2010 - Oxford Spires Hotel - £165
Inclusion & Social Justice
9 June 2010 - Novotel Paddington - £185
17 June 2010 - Southgate Hotel, Exeter - £170
Thinking the Unthinkable:
Creating a radical alternative agenda for the future of education
1 July 2010 - Marble Arch Marriott - £185
All Headteachers and school leaders are welcome to attend these events (if you do not have an EHP grant then please contact Carly Shannon)
As places are limited, early application is advised
Please click here for further information on these events.