🌕 Independent School Moonshot Podcast:
Investing in People: A Competency-Based Approach to School Leadership
An interview with Kristy Lundström, Head of School, Mount Vernon School, and Ann Marsh Rutledge, Executive Director, MV Ventures.
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Innovative Leadership: Developing Essential Competencies at Mount Vernon School
Enjoy this case study with Kristy Lundström, Head of School, Mount Vernon School, and Ann Marsh Rutledge, Executive Director, MV Ventures.
They share how Mount Vernon School has successfully developed and implemented competencies to develop leaders at the school.
What You'll Learn:
Developing Leadership Competencies: Discover the comprehensive process of identifying and developing 20 essential leadership competencies through rigorous research and iterative prototyping.
Me vs. We Competencies: Understand the balance between individual leadership development (Me competencies) and team-based growth (We competencies), promoting personal accountability and collaborative success.
Professional Development and Reflective Practice: Learn about the structured professional development and reflective practices that foster continuous improvement among leaders.
Future-Oriented Competencies: Dive into how Mount Vernon School strategically focuses on transferable competencies to equip leaders for the evolving educational landscape and future challenges, ensuring they are always prepared.
Rethinking the Business Model: Gain insights into how leadership competencies drive innovation and help rethink the school's business model, emphasizing entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial skills.
Discussion Prompts
Developing Leadership Competencies: How can we effectively identify and develop the critical leadership competencies needed within our school? What specific competencies are essential for our current and future challenges?
Me vs. We Competencies: How can we balance individual leadership development (Me competencies) with team-based growth (We competencies)? How can we ensure our team goals align with personal development plans?
Professional Development and Reflective Practice: How can we create a structured professional development plan incorporating reflective practice for our leadership team? What tools or systems should we implement to support ongoing reflection and growth?
Future of Work and Competencies: Considering the evolving landscape of education, what future-oriented competencies should we prioritize for our leadership team? How can we ensure that these competencies prepare us for the unknown challenges of the next decade?
Rethinking the Business Model: How can we use our leadership competencies to drive innovation and rethink our school's business model? What specific actions can we take to foster an entrepreneurial mindset and ensure the sustainability of our school?
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