KP dialogue 12th Sept 2011 about Leadership

Following up from the previous post on Leadership philosophy, I went for the KPs of N2 cluster dialogue. Some 25 KPs of N2 came together to discuss in groups of 5, about some 11 leadership skills, behavior and competencies. We were also to link them up them to form a framework, pictorial of concept map so as allow us to use it in continual growth as a leader. In my group of 5 middle managers from different N2 schools, we came up with this. I suggested the human pictorial link to help us to remember better. Now, I shall call it "The person of a leader"

Another contribution I made was to link SEL competencies, familiar to educators that leaders should possess and then continue to grow them with practical experience. As well as placing "Actions management" and "Developing People" as the hands (picture shows shoulders). Other teammates helped to place logical sequencing of vision, thinking, strategic planning as well as "communication skills" at mouth and linked to ear, and putting in feedback loop with it. All of 5 of us all agreed that the heart of leaders is "Service Orientation": remembering that we are servant leaders.

We were very proud of our contribution. Several other KPs also express their "likes" for it.

It was fruitful session: getting to know a few more KPs in N2 cluster; hearing different perspectives about leadership concepts; there was also some personal take-home about 1 one the 11 aspects- "Service Orientation" after Supt asked for views about what it meant for us. Following are some key words that caught my attention: "Cheer leader" (cheerful, encouraging, excellent spirit); "Humility" (humble leading in service); "Consistency-leaving a trail" (leaving an good impression, pleasant experience all time); "Persistent focus on Purpose/ Mission (of Serving others- heart of all servant leaders).