Securing Accountability January 22, 2014 Aspiring Leader’s Program T. D’Amico ecoming a Vice-Principal Becoming a Principal
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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?
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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!
Pg. 3
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
2
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
8
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
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?
@TDOttawa
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