CHOOSE YOUR JOURNEY

What mark will the leader leave behind that others will value and continue to learn from?  
Successful leadership in schools is about acting and thinking like a leader, activating the best self and unlocking potential in others.  
AGT COACHING introduces the High Impact Leadership Development programme for newly selected prefects. The programme activates positive emotions and promote fearless change.  Participants gain fresh insights, uncover their signature strengths and sharpen their critical thinking skills.  They explore new leadership approaches in applying theory in real-world contexts.  
Using a unique blend of fun, interactive activities and discussions, the High Impact Leadership Development programme will develop effective decision-making skills while acquiring actionable frameworks personalized to their unique situation. 

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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IS A SOUND INVESTMENT.

YOU INVEST IN THEM AND THEY INVEST IN YOU.

01. DISCOVERY PHASE

The workshop focuses on the following themes:  
• Self-awareness: Maintain an accurate    picture of self and seek feedback to improve. 
• Learning agility: thinking and learning quickly 
• Resiliency: Handle stress, uncertainty and setbacks well.  
• STRATEGIC THINKING: Thinking and acting systematically—Sees the big picture, how the organisation’s parts function.   

DURATION: 3 Hours   
COSTS: $300 (Excl. Travel costs @ 74 cents/km) 

02. LEADING CHANGE

The workshop focuses on the following themes:  
• STRATEGIC ACTING: Take decisive action consistent with the strategic direction of the  school.  
• Communication: Model communication across groups and levels. 
• STRATEGIC INFLUENCING: Build commitment to the school’s direction by inviting others to the strategic process 

DURATION: 3 Hours 
COSTS: $300 (Excl. Travel costs @ 74 cents/km) 

TAKE CHARGE

AGT COACHING also provides the option for an even more personalized leadership development plan. We assist schools with a full assessment including surveys and interviews to determine your special needs. We help compiling a strategic plan with an action plan. 

Engaging each and every learner, the programme will demonstrate how to be a leader of influence.

Using a unique blend of fun and interactive activities, games and discussions, Lead the Way will support young leaders in the following segments:

• Learning how to take sustainable steps towards goals, identifying and changing perspectives, and aligning values with action.

• Personal leadership and powerful communication skills.

• Learners are coached through a process of formulating effective mission statements and design personal leadership projects.

• By creating opportunities to step into leadership roles, the learners can effect positive change in their own peer groups, classrooms, families and communities.

• Demonstrate the value of leadership and importance of role-modelling.

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ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

Duration: 3 hours

Venue: School’s venue

Costs: $300 (Excl. travel costs @ 74 cents/km)

The LEARNING TO LEAD WORKSHOP enable teachers to build cultures that delivers the results they want. Teachers walk away with tools on:

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• Leadership Characteristics: Be an effective and influential leader

• Leadership Roles: Writing a personal leadership statement that will challenge leaders to grow

• Leadership Language: Giving power to the school’s language by translating values into leadership behaviour

• Leadership Styles: Experience different leadership styles by adapting to the particular demands of a situation

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ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

Duration: 2 hours

Venue: School’s venue

Costs: $300 (Excl. travel costs @ 74 cents/km)

WHY MENTORING & COACHING MATTERS 

Principalship is more demanding than ever: Principals are creating the culture, systems and instructional conditions necessary for all children to achieve at high levels. Principals are faced with an increasing number of challenges as they strive to improve teaching and learning in their schools. One-on-One mentoring and coaching is an effective tool to support the growth of the principal and increase effectiveness and longevity in the profession.

Principals find the long-term relationship with a mentor supportive and helpful in the isolated role. Mentoring includes both onsite and virtual visits each month and is tailored to the needs of the principal.

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BENEFITS OF MENTORING

• Improved Creative Thinking Habits

• Enhanced self-esteem and self-confidence

• Healthier relationships and lifestyle choices

• Better attitude about education

• Higher educational aspirations

• Stronger relationships with teachers, learners and parents

• Improved interpersonal skills

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Our Mentor will...

• Demonstrate a commitment to high expectations for the mentoring relationship

• Utilize research-based coaching and mentoring best practices including effective listening skills, and providing quality feedback

• Demonstrate a confidential and trusting environment

• Encourage open and reflective conversations in collaboration with the principal

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THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PRINCIPAL

• Identify initial learning goals and measures of success for the mentoring relationship

• Be open to and seek feedback

• Take an active role in their own learning and help drive the process

• Schedule and attend mentor conversations

• Follow through on commitments and take informed risks as they try new options and behaviours in support of development goals

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PROPOSED STAGES OF MENTORING

1. CONTRACTING: Info session—Roles and Responsibilities

2. BUILDING: The story of my life; Who am I—My gifts—Hobbies; Relationship web; The 5 Whys; Learning styles; Values

3. DIRECTION: Goal setting—Dream big; Possibilities—Prioritizing—Weeds; Action plan

4. GROWTH PHASE: Identifying areas of growth; Action plan

5. PROGRESSION PHASE: Creative thinking; Action Plan

6. WRAPPING: Planning next phase

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RELEVANT TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED

• The power of thought

• Character building

• Self-esteem and Self-confidence

• Values

• Leadership skills

• Communication skills

• Creative Thinking

• Stress and Insecurity

• Decision Making

• Diversity Appreciation

• Building Healthy Relationships

• Community Engagement

• Time Management

• Conflict Management

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Duration: 12 months

Costs: $200/month

Session frequency: 2 x per month

Duration of session: 1 Hour