Delegating Leadership

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ALTA Education
January 16, 2024

Delegating Leadership

Hello and welcome to The GEN Report, your weekly source of inspiration and insight for the global education community. We hope the first few weeks of the new term have been successful.

In this edition of the GEN Report, we explore the theme of Delegating Leadership. Schools are busy places. As a leader, how can we ensure we get the best from ourselves and our colleagues without overburdening ourselves? This is where effective delegation can play a huge role in a team’s success. We have selected some of the best resources to help you better understand and develop your delegation skills.

You will find something to read, watch and listen to on this theme, including:

Read

Delegating Leadership Style:
What Is It & When To Use It? - LifeHack

In the 1969 Apollo 11 command centre, Flight Director Gene Kranz, responsible for the mission's success, exemplified calm leadership through strategic delegation, emphasising trust and respect over micromanagement.

In this article, Leon Ho (Founder and CEO of Lifehack) explains how great leadership isn’t about gripping control, it’s about inspiring it in others.

Watch

ALTA Webinar

From Principles to Practicalities: Subject Leadership Unlocked

Secure your spot now and take the first step towards transforming your approach to subject leadership!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/774294745427?aff=oddtdtcreator

Listen

How to Delegate Work Effectively - Coaching for Leaders – Coaching for Leaders

In this podcast episode, Dave Stachowiak, founder of the Coaching for Leaders Academy, explains how to delegate work and suggests seven steps you should follow if you want to get the best results for your team and the organisation.

coachingforleaders.com/podcast/delegate-work

We hope you enjoy these resources and find them valuable for your personal and professional growth. As always, we would love to hear your feedback and suggestions for future topics. Please reply to this email or join the conversation on our social media channels.

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The ALTA Education Team