Becoming a Vice-Principal - Great rewards - Great demands!

Securing Accountability

January 22, 2014

Aspiring Leader’s Program

T. D’Amico

Becoming a Vice-Principal Becoming a Principal

Learning Goals

By the end of this presentation you should have a better understanding of:

Ontario Leadership Framework

Importance of Relationships

Securing Accountability as a Leader

VP / Principal role as a Leader

So you want to be a Vice-Principal /

Principal …

Securing AccountabilitySecuring AccountabilityDeadlines

Work-life balance

Time management

Budget

Technology

Parents

Police

Safe schools

Transportation

Discipline

Staff conflict

emails

Deadlines

Work-life balance

Time management

Budget

Technology

Parents

Police

Safe schools

Transportation

Discipline

Staff conflict

emails

Ministry reportsStaffingPhysical plantStudentsParish / PriestCommunitySchool CouncilSuperintendentFundraisingMedical issuesCustody issuesCourt

Vice-PrincipalVice-Principal… at the end of each day!… at the end of each day!

Mark Twain

Ontario Leadership Framework

Key components

of Leadership in Ontario Education

Nelson Mandela

Strong Districts & Their Leadership

Refining our Practice based on research

Wayne Gretzky

Bill Clinton

Activity Time!Activity Time!

Sit down if…Sit down if…

Most of youLike your Principal / Vice-Principal

These books are found under “Leadership”These books are found under “Leadership”

These books are found under “Leadership”These books are found under “Leadership”

These books are found under “Leadership”These books are found under “Leadership”

These books are found under “Leadership”These books are found under “Leadership”

Your Turn

What was the key characteristic or trait missing from someone that you considered a bad boss?

1 Minute Timer

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What went wrong?What went wrong?

Ontario Leadership Framework

ACTIVITY

Who are you Accountable to?Who are you Accountable to?

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Who are you Accountable to?Who are you Accountable to?

Who are you Accountable to?Who are you Accountable to?

Personal Leadership ResourcesPersonal Leadership Resources

Keys to Success

Personal Leadership Resources

1. Cognitive2. Social3. Psychological

Keys to Success

Personal Leadership Resources

1. Cognitive2. Social3. Psychological

Some don’t think their bosses are good leaders!

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Leadership is second only to teaching among school influences on student

success, and its impact is greatest in schools with the

greatest needs

Leaders Matter!

Leithwood

Where do you fit in?

What’s your personal journey?

Be YourselfDifferent opinions and views are important

But I’m just one person?

“Never worry about numbers.

Help one person at a time,

and always start with the

person nearest you.”

Mother Teresa 

Focus on Relationships

What Image do VPs/Ps portray for your school?

• The Public Face • Hire / Evaluate Staff• Create the Vision• Allocate budget• Set the tone• Create culture• Determine

discipline• Settle disputes• Make decisions• Set priorities• Determine

celebrations

Be Positive – Use Facts Don’t Build False Hope 1

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3

Leadership Advice

Engage Through Values

Be AccessibleOpen Door – shows assurance

Always have their backStand up for your staff 4

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6

Speak with knowledgeWrong facts hurt credibility

Encourage FeedbackAcquire info from staff

Leadership Advice

Present bad news on their turf;eMail is not the solution 7

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9

Hire for resiliencyand integrity

Empower decision making;allow ownership by staff

Leadership Advice

Always ask if its worth it 10

Leadership Advice

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Communication is Key!Staff – Parents – Students - Colleagues

Listen to OthersBe Professional – Admit mistakes

Miles Nadal

Leadership and BalanceLeadership and Balance

Leadership

BALANCE

Management

Do I want to Manage or Lead?

Eleanor Roosevelt

Instructional

BALANCE

Organization

Work Life BalanceWork Life Balance

Maya Angelou

Thank You

for being a leader in the Ottawa Catholic School Board

Questions?

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