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Stepping Up: Foundations for High-Impact Leadership

Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Join a practical leadership development series that explores who you are as a leader, what the role demands, and how to maximise your impact in your school.

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About this series

Grounded in the Self → Role → Context framework, this programme helps participants understand themselves as leaders, navigate the demands of leadership, and strengthen their influence within their school communities. Through a blend of live webinars, self-paced learning, and reflective practice, participants will build the confidence and skills to lead with greater impact.

What you will gain

  • Three live webinars supported by self-paced modules
  • Practical leadership learning for school settings
  • Reflection, discussion, and application activities
  • The Self → Role → Context leadership framework
  • A personal leadership portfolio

Webinar schedule & details

SessionDateDescription
1. Welcome to Stepping UpTuesday, 15 September 2026

This live webinar marks the beginning of the Stepping Up leadership journey. Participants will be introduced to the Self → Role → Context framework that underpins the programme and explore what leadership means to them personally and professionally.

The session will help participants understand the purpose and structure of the programme, reflect on their leadership aspirations, and begin developing greater awareness of their own leadership identity.

2.  Check-in & ConsolidationWednesday, 28 October 2026A milestone session that brings together learning from the self-paced modules Getting Clarity and Awareness. Through peer reflection, discussion, and shared experiences, participants consolidate their understanding of values, beliefs, and leadership mindset while exploring one of the defining challenges of early leadership: leading people. The session also examines the transition from colleague to leader and the implications this has for relationships and leadership practice.
3. Your Leadership in PracticeThursday, 26 November 2026The final live webinar focuses on applying learning in real school contexts. Participants bring genuine leadership challenges, engage in peer coaching, and reflect on their growth throughout the programme. The session also introduces the transition from leading individuals to leading teams and prepares participants for the final phase of the programme, including leadership legacy and portfolio development.

(All sessions: 4:00–5:00 pm China Time, online via Zoom)

 

About the speaker

Andy Hind
Senior Consultant | Former Headteacher and NPQ Facilitator | 35+ years’ experience in educational leadership, school improvement, and professional learning

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