Final Leading Responsibly Session

Leading Responsibly 15 September

How does a strategic plan deliver for the

Customers- students/ parents. Will this create value for the students and parents
Organization - from the deecd perspective, is this adding real value to the system
Teachers- is this plan able to be drilled down into the classroom.

Through what lens are we looking at when we construct the plan. Is it based on research, can it be measured, can we lead this and deliver on it.

Appreciative inquiry- looking at things from a positive perspective, as opposed to a defect mentality.

Look to manage the length of time you spend in the storming and norming phase. Plan to have the phases, but plan the timeline to move through them.
The forming stage moves your team beyond the norming/ protocols developing stage, into the performing stage.the stage beyond this can be called high performing and is achievable and desirable.
There are interventions we can make to manage the shape and time spent in each stage.
Belbin team roles outlined. For all the strengths of each role, here are "allowable weaknesses" and out and out weaknesses.

GROW Coaching Model pp 28-29 in notes

School council Panel- Jeremey Beard very hierarchical and used the term clarity a lot. Assume nothing and ensure accountability. What are your values, what is your vision, set the vision and articulate this clearly and often to all members of the community. Clarity again.......
Likes data and wants things measured. You can manage what you can measure.Council president can be a very good conduit between school and parents/ community especially in times of difficulty.Be proactive with communication. When things are going well, that is the time to put policies in place for when things are not going well.
School improvement- due diligence is to respond to data that is unsatisfactory. Is the reality that there is an issue? What are you doing to resolve those issues? Why are you doing it? What is the research to support it and what will the benefits to the students? When you introduce something new, other things won't be done as well. Make the decision making process clear. How will you manage risk? It is all about the kids, get it right. Ensure your change management strategies promote ownership so that a theory of action will flow into the classrooms.


Make them feel included.council members a a good source of info about how the community us feeling about an issue.

Communicate clearly to council and develop a positive relationship with councilors.
What is the ultimate form of communication between school and home.
Take advantage of the resources council can provide for you.
Communication and clarity are crucial.
Get your processes right, draw on community expertise from council especially in areas where you may lack it within your school. Buildings, finance etc
Develop a strategic plan by taking the council away for a retreat to understand their concept of a great school.
Likes action column in minutes, check in with them to ensure completion.
Develop an induction manual for council each year. Establish roles early in the year.
Council president contributes to newsletter and website