Behaviour & Learning Management

Developed by the Ken Blanchard Organisation, this is the most comprehensive, up-to-date method for effectively managing and developing people, within limited time and resource parameters. Originally developed for use in the business world, this programme has now been adapted for use in UK schools.  We are the only UK education enterprise accredited by Blanchards to deliver this programme. SL^®II is a model and a set of tools for opening up communication and helping others develop self-reliance. There are three key skills of Situational Leadership -

"Diagnosis" - As leader you need to know what is the development level of your 'direct report' for each of the tasks that person has to perform.  Together we consider the level of competence and the level of commitment the direct report has for that particular task.

"Flexibility" - The leader then considers the sort of leadership style that will match the follower's strengths and needs. We ask how much direction that person needs to improve on the task, how much support that person needs to gain their commitment. Now we can more effectively match the leadership style we adopt to the development level of the follower.

"Partnering for Performance" - At this stage we make arrangements for how we partner up with our direct reports to work on those tasks where the follower has not yet achieved independent mastery. In schools this is often initially a voluntary arrangement - a service we offer colleagues within their own CPD remit. Some time later in the development cycle, however, it may be a requirement that each colleague achieves the goals set within our School Improvement Plan.

On this 2 day training programme you have the opportunity to

• compare your perception of your leadership style with that of your manager, colleagues, and those you manage
• learn how to develop competent and committed teams by diagnosing development level, then managing with appropriate leadership styles
• learn how to reach agreements with others about how much direction and support they need from you to reach their goals
• use case-studies, hands-on activities, and practical examples from your own work place so that you can apply SL^®II to real-life situations.

Who should attend?

• Any individuals in leadership roles who want to increase their effectiveness
• Head Teachers and their Senior Management Team
• Middle Managers, HoD, HoY, etc and their curriculum or pastoral teams.

This SL^®II programme has proved to be a significant career development process. It can be organised for you within-house with a team from your own school or learning community. We can also provide full training at our office here in Eagle Tower, Cheltenham.  It usually requires two days to complete the full programme but we can also tailor the content to your own requirements. Look at our 'testimonials' page to read what others say about our training. (Islay link here)