This practical in-person workshop is the second in a series of four designed to empower and equip middle leaders in North East schools. Designed as a valuable complement to NPQ content frameworks, these discounted sessions will provide valuable tools, strategies, and insights to help you enhance your leadership skills and make a positive impact in your school community.

For many in a school leadership role, certain conversations can feel particularly daunting and difficult – whether these are discussing performance issues with a colleague, debating a difference of opinion with a firm-minded governor, or needing to respond to a demanding parent. In this session we will introduce a simple, yet powerful and practical framework that can be applied to all conversations, including the ‘difficult’ ones, to help you build genuine two-way dialogue – creating transparent, powerful interactions which drive better outcomes.

This session will cover:
• The foundations of a Powerful Conversation and how to build and maintain trust and safety.
• Listening techniques and questioning strategies to build stronger connections.
• Understand power dynamics and how to leverage your authentic power to manage difficult conversations more confidently.

The workshops are suitable for phase leaders, heads of department, and anyone aspiring to a senior school leadership role. If you need a boost to help you lead at your best, strengthen your people leadership skills, or to take on a bigger leadership role with increased confidence, then these sessions are for you!

Workshop series:
• Workshop 3 – Leading with authenticity and confidence will take place on Thursday 19 September 2024 (from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• Workshop 4 – Developing your coaching skills will take place on Thursday 05 December 2024 (from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

Each workshop will be facilitated by Kerry Lord, BTS Spark leadership consultant and partner for the North East. Kerry is a qualified coach, an experienced facilitator, and an ex-headteacher.

Don't miss this opportunity to grow and develop as a leader!