School Leadership
In a recent post I mentioned the session from Steven Covey on leadership, trust and authenticity.
The session is now available to download at http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/coachingexcellence.html
Strategic Planning at Macquarie University Sport & Recreation
In early 2005, Macquarie University Sport & Recreation used the same approach to strategic planning that Michael Fullan had described as “exciting and inspiring” in the context of schools and school districts.
They were fed up with creating strategic plans that made for good door stops and not much else. And they knew that the right approach would result in enthusiasm and engagement from all relevant internal and external stakeholders
They held a 1 day forum with 60 attendees representing MUSR Board, MUSR staff, Club reps, students, University staff and external partners.
CEO, Deidre Anderson described the outcomes as ‘fantastic’.
In fact, they found the approach so effective that later in the year, Macquarie University used it to develop a new world class sports management academic program including students, elite sports people, sports industry professionals and education (including University, TAFE and schools).
Now, I know that this isn’t a school (obviously). But exactly the same principles and approach apply to schools and school districts.
If you are a school leader, school staff member, parent or student who is interested in school change, I strongly recommend that you take a look at this Community Based Organisational Development Case Study on Macquarie University Sport & Recreation.
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Testimonials
“I can now honestly say that I have never seen such an approach produce such positive outcomes, goodwill and energy.”
– Deidre Anderson, CEO, U@MQ, Macquarie University
“An exciting and inspiring approach to tackling deeper systems transformation.”
– Professor Michael Fullan
“The Future Search conference encouraged me to take risks. When I heard about TIMMS (Third International Mathematics and Science Study), I went back to my colleagues and said, “I think we can do something with this. We finished 1st in Science and 6th in Maths.”
– Pat Franzen, Science Teacher, Naperville Community School District
“These exemplary principles for facilitating group process have helped us create the space where individuals can take responsibility for their own learning and act upon the decisions they make.”
– Deborah B Reeve EdD, Deputy Executive Director, National Association of Elementary School Principals
"The average scores for youth apprenticeship students went up 200 points on the Statewide standardised tests and enrolments increased by 300%. Today there is a waiting list!"
– Mike Erwin, Principal, North Montgomery County Technical Career School
“I was very impressed with the Future Search approach and have used aspects of it in my own school.”
– Richard Morgan, Principal, The Pittwater House Schools