Principal Leadership Program

The Leadership Development Center / Foster College of Business Administration
College of Education and Health Sciences
Bradley University

DESCRIPTION - This workshop is designed to provide practical leadership information based on feedback (self and others) on your leadership practices. This unique experience will include a new multi-rater feedback tool created from the Illinois Professional School Leader Standards for Principals. Reflection and dialogue time will be provided and encouraged. A facilitator will be available for a One-to-One telephone consultation within 60 days following the workshop.

RATIONALE - Knowing self better, getting clarity around the situation and acquiring new skills are at the center of leadership development. As principals fulfill their role, they are exposed to increasingly difficult and changing challenges. Typically, principals receive little preparation to meet these leadership challenges. This workshop is designed to assist principals in their growth and development as leaders.

LEARNING GOALS -

»  Identify key interpersonal behaviors that build respect and trust
»  Use a 360º feedback instrument to identify leadership strengths and developmental needs
»  Understand the expectations and needs of their superintendents
»  Develop a new understanding of ‘Conflict’ and how to experience its greatest benefits
»  Identify your personal approach to conflict and change
»  Appreciate, value, and utilize diversity within the faculty
»  Use current research to identify "Principal" skills that are strengths and development needs
»  Create a plan/strategy for personal leadership development

                    RESOURCE TEAM -

Robert Farquhar retired after 20 years as Executive Director of The Leadership Development Center at Bradley University. He holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Communication from the University of Wisconsin. He blends his formal training and more than 30 years’ experience in education, training, and development together to assist organizations and their leaders to work more effectively. He has expertise and organizational experience facilitating senior management team building.

Charles Stoner, D.B.A., is the McCord Professor of Executive Management and previous chair of the Business Management & Administration Department at Bradley University. He received his D.B.A. in Management from Florida State University. Dr. Stoner teaches in the areas of leadership, interpersonal dynamics and organizational behavior. He has published numerous journal articles and co-authored four textbooks. He is also a consultant for businesses and organizations.

Jenny Tripses, Ph.D., is Chair of the Educational Leadership and Human Development Department at Bradley University. She has 26 years’ experience in public schools including nine years as a principal. She received her Ph.D. in Educational Administration from Illinois State University. She teaches several leadership courses, curriculum and assessment, supervision and evaluation of instruction, legal and social change, the Principalship, and field experiences in the Bradley University masters level principal preparation program.

WORKSHOP INFORMATION –

To register call 888-409-4740 and ask for Lisa Stufflebeam or e-mail lstuffle@bradley.edu

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