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Education Leaders for the 21st Century
presented by Hans MeederExecutive Director of the Institute for 21st Century Leadership
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Discussion Topics
• The Challenge for 21st Century Leadership in Education
• Questions about Leadership• Key Leadership Models• The Institute’s 5 Leadership Capacities• The Challenge: Leading Change and Convergence
Learning• Joining the Institute for 21st Century Leadership
Education, employment, and economic development in the
United States are at a crossroads. The changing nature of work, technology, and competition in the global job market have far
outpaced what the U.S. education system provides for
students. The Institute for 21st Century
Leadership will support instructional leaders as they
prepare all students for a changing world.
The Challenge
Leadership Questions
• What is Leadership? – Leadership is not a Position. It’s a Disposition for
Action, Foresight, and Excellence.• Who is a Leader?
– A leader is anyone that is leading within his or her circle of influence.
• How do I develop Leadership?– I develop leadership through focused learning,
combined with practical application.
Leadership Gone Awry
Your Perspective
What is the highest level of leadership development in which you have participated?o A university-based administration or principal
preparation program, offering a graduate degree or certificate.
o A state- or district-based leadership development program (not offering a graduate degree or certificate)
o A school-based leadership development committee or informal program
o A work-shop leadership program online or at a conference
o Other
Key Leadership Models
• Leading Change (Kotter)
• Level 5 Leadership (Collins)
• Emotional Intelligence (Goleman)
• Adaptive/Situational Leadership (Heifitz, Laurie)
• Quadrant D Leadership (ICLE)
The Essentials of Leading Change …
and Sustaining Reform
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The Eight-Stage ProcessThe Eight-Stage Processof Creating Major Changeof Creating Major Change
Establishing A Sense of UrgencyEstablishing A Sense of Urgency Creating the Guiding CoalitionCreating the Guiding Coalition Developing a Vision and StrategyDeveloping a Vision and Strategy Communicating the Change VisionCommunicating the Change Vision Empowering Broad-Based ActionEmpowering Broad-Based Action Generating Short-Term WinsGenerating Short-Term Wins Consolidating Gains and Producing More Consolidating Gains and Producing More
ChangeChange Anchoring New Approaches In The CultureAnchoring New Approaches In The Culture
11Leading Change, John Kotter, Harvard Business Press
Level 5 Leadership( Jim Collins, Good to Great)
Emotional Intelligence (Daniel Goleman)Definition Hallmarks
Self-Awareness
Recognize and understand your moods, emotions, and drives
Self confidenceRealistic self assessmentSelf-deprecating humor
Self-Regulation
control or redirect disruptive impulses/moods The propensity to suspend judgment – think before acting
Trustworthiness/integrityComfort with ambiguityOpenness to change
Motivation Passion to work for reasons other than money or status alone pursue goals with energy and persistence
Strong drive to achieveOptimism, even facing failureOrganizational commitment
Empathy Understand the emotional make-up of othersTreating people according to their emotional reactions
Expertise in building/retaining talentCross-cultural sensitivityService to clients/customers
Social Skills Managing relationships and building networksFind common ground and build rapport
Effectiveness in leading changePersuasivenessBuilding and leading teams
14The Work of Leadership, Ronald Heifitz and Donald Laurie, Harvard Business Review
Adaptive Work Calls for Leadership
Leader’s Responsibilities
Type of Situation
Technical or Routine Adaptive
Direction Define problems and provide solutions
Identify the adaptive challenge and frame key questions and issues
Protection Shield the organization from external threats
Let the organization feel external pressures within a range it can stand
Orientation Clarify roles and responsibilities Challenge current roles and resist pressure to define new roles quickly
Managing Conflict
Restore order Expose conflict or let it emerge
Shaping Norms Maintain norms Challenge unproductive norms
Quadrant D Leadership
Developing Leadership for
Education Innovation
Institute for 21st Century Leadership
Helps Current and Emerging Education Leaders Develop Five Competencies:
• Leading with a compelling vision of Convergence Learning
• Strengthening your personal foundation
• Empowering your organization• Creating instructional leadership at
all levels• Building community connections
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Leading with a compelling vision of Convergence Learning
The convergence of:• Academic rigor for postsecondary readiness,• Career relevance through programs of study, • Creativity through the arts, • 21st century employability skills, with • Technology-delivered flexible, just-in-time
learning.
Your Perspective
What are of leadership do I see as the biggest need for personal development?o To understand and communicate a vision and direction for
education that connects academic rigor with relevance.o Develop my personal strengths so I can lead more
effectivelyo Learn how to empower other educators toward actiono Learn more about best practices and next practices to
improve educationo Learn how to influence parents, community partners and
political leaders around a new vision for education
The Convergence Learning Leadership Challenge:
Equipping members of the Institute for 21st Century Leadership to engage and expand their circles of influence in a meaningful, action-oriented dialogue about the future of Convergence Learning.
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Institute for 21st Century LeadershipLeadership development events held in
conjunction with:• ACTE Annual Convention (December 2010,
Las Vegas)• ICLE Leadership Academy (2011, San
Diego)• ICLE Model Schools Conference (June
2011, Nashville, Orlando)• 6 webinars with expert researchers and
practitioners• Professional learning communities• $1,900 membership covers all conference
registrations21
Your Perspective
• From what you have heard today, how valuable does the Institute for 21st Century Leadership appear to be for your leadership needs?o Very valuableo Somewhat valuableo Not sureo Somewhat less than valuableo Not valuable
Institute for 21st Century Leadership
• Develop a vision of student learning based on the
convergence of academics and CTE • Empower your staff• Create instructional leadership at all levels• Strengthen organizational and personal capacities• Build community connections and partnerships
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Institute for 21st Century Leadership
• Develop a vision of student learning based on the
convergence of academics and CTE • Empower your staff• Create instructional leadership at all levels• Strengthen organizational and personal capacities• Build community connections and partnerships
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Leadership AcademyLeadership AcademyBuilding Leadership CapacityBuilding Leadership Capacity
January 28 - 30, 2011January 28 - 30, 2011
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Quadrant D Leaders are
•Focused on Learning
•Flexible
•Analytical
•Passionate & Motivational
•Communicative
San Diego
19th Annual
Model Schools ConferenceJune 26-29, 2011 - Nashville
Showcasing the nation’s most successful practices for improving student achievement and growth!
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