The Middle Manager Programme Developing Leadership in Middle Managers - Outline Programme (Please note: each programme will vary somewhat depending on the specific needs of the school.) The Purpose of the Programme:
- To distinguish Leadership in Middle Managers form Management
- To raise awareness of the effective leadership skills for middle management
- To practice leadership skills within a context
- To further develop people management skills
- To identify strategies for improving team members delivery in the classroom
- To share good practice: to learn from other participants and other schools and to share learning from the course with other colleagues.
Participants:
- Those that hold middle manager responsibility within the school
- Maximum participants for each programme = 8
| The Programme |
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Issue for and expectations of Middle Managers |
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Characteristics of effective leadership |
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Distinguishing leadership from management |
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Leadership styles |
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| Day 2: |
Debriefing from Day 1 |
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Delegation |
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Emotional Intelligence |
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Using assertiveness |
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| Day 3: |
Debrief Day 2 |
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Assertiveness continued |
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Effective communication |
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| Day 4: |
Debrief Day 3 |
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Motivating staff |
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Conflict resolution |
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Holding staff accountable |
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Leadership: Implications and mutual support |
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Evaluation |
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