Category: Educational Leadership
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Why outdoor spaces are a great tool for leadership development
Outdoor spaces provide an extraordinary setting for leadership development, offering experiences and opportunities that are hard to replicate indoors. Engaging with the natural environment fosters personal and professional growth, helping individuals develop critical leadership skills. Here are several reasons why outdoor spaces are invaluable tools for leadership development: In summary, outdoor spaces provide unique and…
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Educational Ecosystem design
Certainly concept of an educational ecosystem is gaining traction as a transformative approach to education, bringing together diverse stakeholders, resources, and technologies to create a dynamic learning environment. Here’s an in-depth exploration of why educational ecosystems are shaping the future of learning: 1. Holistic Integration of Learning Environments Seamless Learning Experience: Educational ecosystems integrate various…
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Adapting delivery to get the best from your group
It is critical that the use of teambuilding and problem-solving activities is part of an adaptive process. As an instructor you must be aware that the abilities and focus of a team will to a certain extent dictate the activities undertaken; by that I mean that you would not take a team that is just…
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Making reviews integral to practise
The Importance of Reviews: Without the review process the use of teambuilding tasks becomes largely redundant. Although the tasks themselves are hugely influential in the formation of team dynamics and the creation and practise of skills, without the review section there is no framework for these important elements. How do you discuss what has been…
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Education for a changing world
Originally education was the preserve of the elite, it was a study of the classics and the enlightenment era sciences. This education was largely translated to the population during the industrial revolution and remained unchanged for a long time, basically until the mid 90’s when the advent of the internet changed the way we work.…
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Our Intellectual Connection to the Past
In delving into the recesses of our collective history, a journey far beyond the boundaries of our contemporary existence, one discovers a profound connection that transcends time. Picture yourself stepping back, far back, to an epoch preceding the advent of modern humanity. Shed the layers of society, technology, and culture, plunging into the depths of…
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Learning How to Fail
A while ago I ran a team building session for a group on a fast track to management course, the day was the usual mix of activities designed to bring to the fore their ability to work as a team, express their opinions and learn their flaws. Everything was going swimmingly, until I ran an…
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The Profound Significance of Self-Knowledge in Professional Growth and Success
Introduction: Understanding oneself is integral to achieving professional growth and success. In today’s dynamic workplaces, individuals armed with self-awareness navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities more effectively. This article explores the importance of self-knowledge in a professional context, examining its influence on career decisions, interpersonal relationships, leadership, and overall job satisfaction. I. The Foundation of…
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The importance of a strategic plan
Strategic planning is a critical process in a professional context that involves defining an organisation’s direction, making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this direction, and guiding the implementation of the chosen strategy. In essence, strategic planning is a roadmap that helps organisations align their actions with their long-term objectives. The importance of strategic…
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Gap analysis: why its a crucial part of your organisational improvement
Gap analysis is a strategic planning tool that helps organisations assess the difference, or “gap,” between their current state and their desired future state. This analysis is conducted to identify areas where there is a difference between what an organisation is currently doing and what it wants to achieve. The primary purpose of gap analysis…
