David shares his insights on the importance of research and its impact on creating a high engagement culture.

David shares the latest Teacher Development Trust research which can be found here: https://tdtrust.org/2021/02/24/our-working-paper-on-school-culture-and-working-conditions/

Dr Emma Kell joins us again to explore how & why well-being should be at the forefront of everything we are doing.

In the final Turning Theory into Practice session of Module 2, Stephen and John explore the science behind decision making.

Fantastic conversation with Alison and Rachel on coaching, reflecting on what it's like to be lead by you?

Chat comments below:

Evening everyone! Please put your questions in the chat for Alison. We are looking at the benefits of a coaching conversation.

Nancy Kline - Time to Think: Listening to ignite the Human Mind.

This is really useful! I feel uncomfortable with silence and often feel the need to fill it or answer for others

There seems to be a really sharp divide between mentoring and coaching. Is a combination of both approaches suitable in some circumstances? I often feel that a combined approach feels right in an educational context. Am I just kidding myself?!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coaching-Performance-Principle

Diana Osagie told our group in the first session. If you are a 'fixer' people will come to you to get fixed. They will soak up all your time and you aren't able to lead because you can't get your head up. Good advice and a nice link to what Alison is saying.

Ballmer video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WW2JWIv6G8

Satya Nadella - Hit Refresh

We've just started a reverse mentoring programme involving our SLT

Talent Angle Podcast I referred to: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-talent-angle-with-scott-engler/id1066056346?i=1000507429113

We will send out the chat with the podcast on Friday as so many useful things on here this evening!

Ben's article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/benjaminlaker/2020/08/05/this-is-what-leadership-will-be-in-2030/?sh=63d079a17722

Leaders Guide to coaching in Schools - Campbell and Van Neueberg

Rebel Talent - Francesca Gino

https://boxofcrayons.com/

John and Stephen explore Keeping People Happy in the latest Turning theory Into Practice session.

Listen out for the Fish & Chips slide!

Stephen & John continue their Turning Knowledge Into Theory sessions exploring Market Strategies and exploring your next 'Big Moves' in terms of your strategic planning.

Slides will be shared via the #FridayDispatches on the 5th Feb 2021

Ben and James talk through the NCE's innovative approach to teacher training funded through the #apprenticeshiplevy.

Book a call with James to discuss here: https://calendly.com/thegtp

Or visit https://www.nationaleducation.college/gtp/graduates to find out how this could benefit your school.

We are joined by Mary Myatt to explore doing fewer things in greater depth.

Mary shares her thoughts on essentialism, the Pareto principal and how to de-clutter and spark joy. Mary also shares her thoughts on great leaders.

Find out more : www.marymyatt.com

John unpacks the inner landscape of leadership following our Senior Leaders Masters Cohort 4 Professional Learning Days on the 21st & 22nd January 2021 - ably assisted by his glamorous assistant Stephen.

We explore the importance of language with Ade and the power of language. Ade talks us through how to 'connect with compassion' and the dangers of decision fatigue, as well as our fear and often inability to ask for help.

Ade suggests some strategies to help, including trying to match energy levels required for each task, as well as developing 'accountability partners' as a conscious support mechanism.