I’m here to build something for the long-term. Anything else is a distraction (Mark Zuckerberg)

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As part of my teacher inquiry I'll continue to analyse some key words/ concepts:

• Strategic leadership of the CP
• Line-management of the CP
• Mentoring the CP
• Coaching the CP
• Supporting the CP

Today - strategic leadership.

This is a tricky one because a) the organisation's leadership, comprising various directors of studies/ HR/ operations and so on, provides the overall strategic direction and b) when it is devolved to the CPs it focuses on their individual leadership at a campus level (i.e. they are responsible for following that strategic direction with their staff and other stakeholders).

Having said that, there is an area of overview regarding the analytical and human dimensions for each campus' strategic direction that is relevant to the District Principal role. This would dovetail with the monitoring of the Campus Culture rubric.

 

The variable is how strategic overview translates into action as it varies from leader to leader. It's possible the District Principal can advise and coach on the strategic leadership they witness and gauge how CPs develop and adjust their strategy in terms of the human dimension and the analytical dimension. This would also be a natural part of an appraisal process but DPs are not currently appraising CPs.

Rather than providing 'bold, clear leadership that elicits confidence in their personal capabilities', District Principals will need to serve as a 'coach and guide who enables others to perform and stand in the limelight'.  In this way the focus is on guiding and responding 'while building commitment and empowerment among those building the strategy'.

That's a good place to stop.

Next up: Line-management considered.