What have heads said about the programme?
“I understand better the processes of change and have new insights into the unconscious processes in systems and organisations. For example, I have more knowledge about the impact of change on me and other people.”
“As a new head, I have found this programme enormously supportive. I no longer feel so lonely and I realise that we all face the same issues however experienced we are.”
This programme caught the imagination of eight headteachers in Brent and resulted in an exponential rise in their schools’ performance. Examination results improved by as much as 30%. All were graded ‘outstanding’ or ‘good’ in Ofsted inspections.
The programme is designed for those who are:
- Developing leadership and team work in challenging situations, eg cross-service and multi-agency contexts; school reorganisation; 14-19 consortia; federated schools and trusts
- Improving relationships where people may be blocking progress in key areas
- Wanting a deeper understanding of concepts like power, authority and accountability in the context of new approaches to leadership
Process
Changing organisations brings together Best Practice Network’s proven track record in leadership development with the unique style of ‘working below the surface’ of the Tavistock Consultancy Service (TCS). This approach enables participants to find their own solutions to the challenges they face whilst supporting thinking about the whole system. It improves understanding of dimensions of school life that are usually hidden but often present obstacles to progress and change.
- ‘Taster’ event to outline the main purposes, processes and content
- 3-day residential conference, ‘Being a Senior Leader’, e.g. Headteacher, Principal, Head of Service, Chief Executive
- Individual role consultation and diagnostic assessment to plan future events/activities
- Six facilitated work discussion groups
- Observation and review of team relationships in other organisations/sectors
- Review, evaluation of impact and next steps
- Individual role consultation and diagnostic assessment to review progress and plan the next steps
How is it delivered and what is the cost?
The programme is delivered by experienced TCS and BPN facilitators (facilitator participant ratio 1:8). The cost of the programme, including the residential, is £2,795 + VAT. Additional modules, including executive coaching, are also available.
Best Practice Network continues to seek out and share best practice by developing a range of innovative programmes tailored to suit the specific needs of local authorities, school leaders and their teams. For example, Improving Team Performance has been co-developed with HOLT (a leading national provider of experiential learning for team and leadership development) and Changing Organisations draws on the the unique style of working below the surface of the Tavistock Consultancy Service (TCS).
We are able to offer National College of School Leadership team programmes (WTfS, DCSI, NCSL Multi-agency team development) and, as an accredited centre for the Institute of Leadership and Management, a range of ILM Coaching and Mentoring Programmes.
For more information email: melaniegreville@bestpracticenet.co.uk