We explore the relationship between leading with the head and the heart as we contemplate the power of compassionate leadership. As with any period of great change, there is an opportunity that follows in which school leaders have the chance to bring about change for the better. If change is the only constant in life, then let’s do it better!
‘Head leaders’ are great at creating a strategy, systems and plans, setting goals, following a budget and holding their team accountable to the plan’s actions and processes. Leading with your head is about competence, skills, and knowledge. Teams who need structure and who struggle with managing their time, work best under this kind of leadership.
‘Heart leaders’ are great at making people feel special, giving them a sense of purpose and making them feel appreciated for the work they do. They focus strongly on relationships and make team members feel that they are a part of the success of a school community. Heart leaders care about the teams´ happiness and about their ambitions and welfare.
How do you strike the balance between the two? There’s no need to choose one leadership style over the other, but rather combine and adopt the best parts of both.
Conference sponsor:
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Conference Chair
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| Andrew Hammond |
| Head Teacher, Education Adviser and Author |
Keynote speakers
Workshops
Session One: 1125 - 1220
Successful Difficult Conversations with Beverley Haywood, Head of Representation and Bargaining with NAHT
Demystifying Ofsted with Philippa Ollerhead
Pranav Patel
Session Two: 1300 - 1355
Leadership for Sustainability with Alex Green, Schools Lead for Ashden
The Power of Trust in Compassionate Leadership with Nicola Percy, Founder - Making Schools Click
First 90 Days of Leadership with Jan Taylor
Programme (subject to change)
0845 - 0900 Join and explore virtual event
0900 - 0910 Sponsor presentation - 2simple
0910 - 0920 Conference Welcome from Andrew Hammond
0920 - 1010 Keynote - Katie Mobed
1010 - 1040 Keynote - Andrew Hammond
1040 - 1110 Keynote - Ginny Bootman
1110 - 1125 Break and visit virtual exhibition
1125 - 1220 Workshop Session One
1220 - 1300 Lunch and visit virtual exhibition
1300 - 1355 Workshop Session Two
1355 - 1410 Break and visit virtual exhibition
1410 - 1450 Keynote - Pranav Patel
1450 - 1520 Reflections
1520 - 1530 Conference summary and close with Andrew Hammond
Who Should attend
School leaders - Head Teachers, Deputy Head Teachers, Assistant Head Teachers and SLT including SBMs - all phases.
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