The NSW Primary Principals Association signature leadership program designed by school leaders with school leaders in mind
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Art of Leadership 2025 Program
NSW Program
1st
Now Accredited with 45 hours at Lead
The NSWPPA’s signature program designed by school leaders with school leaders in mind.
This is a practical, skill based and experiential program designed to draw on powerful research.
The Art of Leadership is structured upon a leadership effectiveness framework that identifies and builds the capabilities that both school experience and relevant research show to be essential to successful leadership
Leadership of self
The framework assumes that self-leadership is the starting point of all leadership. If we are not leading and managing ourselves with maximum effectiveness, then we will find it difficult to be effective leaders of others.
Leadership of others
The second dimension of leadership is the leadership behaviour that influences and engages others. The leader’s ability to influence the effectiveness of others, and the behaviours they use to gain that influence, are pivotal.
Leadership of teams
The third dimension of leadership is the capability required to create, build and sustain teams. This requires the leader to develop a compelling purpose and thoughtful processes to create groups that can work together with synergy and collaboration.
Leadership of organisations
The fourth dimension of leadership is contextual. In order to be strategic and systematic, leaders must be able to recognise and act upon the patterns and complexities that arise in their work situations.
Program delivery
A 6-day program designed for principals and school executive. The program is delivered in two 3-day phases, with a workplace learning element between the two phases.
The program is delivered in a range of venues, both rural and metropolitan venues across New South Wales.
Each of the above 4 dimensions are explored through activity, discussion and challenge. Significant time is spent on the practice of related skills.
$4200 per participant ex GST
Course Structure
Program delivery
This is a 6-day program designed for principals and school executive. The program is delivered in two 3-day phases, with a workplace learning element between the two phases.
The program is delivered in a range of venues, both rural and metropolitan venues across New South Wales.
Each of these 4 dimensions is explored through activity, discussion and challenge. A significant time is spent on the practice of related skills.
Our Art of Leadership Presenters
Judy Hatswell, Educational Psychologist and Training Consultant. Judy is both a teacher and registered psychologist who has held managerial positions at state-wide and regional levels in student welfare, guidance and behaviour disorders. She is currently working as a self-employed training consultant. Through intensive training programs with a focus on leadership development across organisations, Judy is successfully imparting practical techniques and tools for immediate use to drive behavioural and organisational change.
Cath Whalan is a retired secondary school principal who has extensive experience across a range of NSW public schools and leadership roles. She is recognised as an enthusiastic, committed, and compassionate presenter who understands the importance of positive relationships in leadership, teaching, learning and life. Cath is currently working as a self-employed training consultant.
Duncan Davison is a senior education and sports administration leader with in-depth experience developing and implementing educational and sports programs for public and independent schools in Australia and the US.
Duncan consults with senior leadership teams and teachers across all school sectors, building holistic well-being ecosystems underpinned by evidence based theories and research in neuroeducation.
Duncan is a Board, faculty member and instructor with the William Glasser Institute Australia and currently cofacilitates the 'Art of Leadership Program' for the NSW Primary Principals Association
https://www.nswppa.org.au/art-of-leadership
Art of Leadership 2025 Program
NSW Program
1st
Now Accredited with 45 hours at Lead
ART OF LEADERSHIP
The NSWPPA’s signature program designed by school leaders with school leaders in mind.
This is a practical, skill based and experiential program designed to draw on powerful research.
The Art of Leadership is structured upon a leadership effectiveness framework that identifies and builds the capabilities that both school experience and relevant research show to be essential to successful leadership.
Leadership of self
The framework assumes that self-leadership is the starting point of all leadership. If we are not leading and managing ourselves with maximum effectiveness, then we will find it difficult to be effective leaders of others.
Leadership of others
The second dimension of leadership is the leadership behaviour that influences and engages others. The leader’s ability to influence the effectiveness of others, and the behaviours they use to gain that influence, are pivotal.
Leadership of teams
The third dimension of leadership is the capability required to create, build and sustain teams. This requires the leader to develop a compelling purpose and thoughtful processes to create groups that can work together with synergy and collaboration.
Leadership of organisations and systems
The fourth dimension of leadership is contextual. In order to be strategic and systematic, leaders must be able to recognise and act upon the patterns and complexities that arise in their work situations.
https://www.nswppa.org.au/art-of-leadership
Art of Leadership Masterclass
5 ART OF LEADERSHIP MASTERCLASS 2025
Rob Stones and Judy Hatswell, the dynamic duo behind The Art of Leadership Team, are set to unveil an updated edition of their renowned "Art of Leadership MasterClass" in 2025.
This exclusive MasterClass is specifically tailored for graduates of the original "Art of Leadership" program and spans three intensive days of learning.
Titled "Vibrant Leadership for Complex Communities," this 25-hour MasterClass is limited to 24 participants, ensuring an intimate and immersive experience.
To prepare, participants must dedicate three hours to pre-program reading and reflection activities, setting the stage for an enriching journey of growth and development.
Included in the MasterClass will be:
A deeper exploration of the psychology of internal control;
A more rigorous examination of the implications of internal control psychology for educational leaders;
A ‘Case Studies’ approach to extending the coaching and managing conversation skills of leaders. (Participants will be expected to bring several ‘case studies’ of coaching or managing conversations that they have found challenging)
Some explorations in the management of complexity. Conversations about the nature and value of ‘authenticity’ in leadership;
An exploration of the dimensions of leadership resilience;
An examination of the cultural, strategic and changemanagement practices required to build a ‘culture of collaborative professionalism’ in a school;
An exploration of the practice of autonomy-supportive leadership through the research and writing of Peter F. Drucker and Edward L. Deci.
Art of Leadership Masterclass
The skills and strategic practices required of this approach to encouraging generative teacher learning and professional growth will be compared and contrasted to a more commonplace ‘measurement and accountability’ approach.
The Elements of this 3 -day program are:
The emotional brain and the practice of leadership; Advanced practical skills for leadership self-management, based on the ideas of Dan Siegel, and the latest neuroscience research. The use of narrative in the repertoire of leaders: practices that help the leader to influence the culture of the school, and create clarity of purpose in a highly effective but subtle way.
The methodology of the MasterClass will be similar to that used in the AOL program, with all learning presented in an experiential genre.
Cost: $2800 per participant (ex GST)
All payments must be made on registration using Pcard or credit card.
31st March to 2nd April ,2025
23rd -25th June 2025
ART OF LEADERSHIP MASTERCLASS TEAM
Judy Hatswell, Educational Psychologist and Training Consultant.
Judy is both a teacher and registered psychologist who has held managerial positions at state-wide and regional levels in student welfare, guidance and behaviour disorders. She is currently working as a self-employed training consultant. Through intensive training programs with a focus on leadership development across organisations, Judy is successfully imparting practical techniques and tools for immediate use to drive behavioural and organisational change.
b Stones has been a successful leader and dership coach for four decades. After 21 years a School Principal, he is now regarded as an uential executive coach, leadership educator, d workshop presenter. Rob’s workshops are all rmed by his deep knowledge of human haviour and motivation, and by his ability to ise and teach effective strategies that enhance practice of leadership. He has designed and sented more than two hundred executive rning programs and is the author of four books eadership-related topics.
Testimonials
Emailed feedback from a participant in 2024
"I have been teaching for 31 years and this training is hands down the BEST I have ever participated in. On a professional level, I feel so much more stable and feel stronger to tackle the 'hard tasks'. On a personal level I am filled with joy and feel so much lighter." I just want to bottle your knowledge and advice and keep it forever. I can't stop thinking about all of the learning and how it can be utilised. And the deep connections we have made are enormous."
Feedback from a participant in 2014
“It was a highly meaningful and engaging program that supporting learning in areas of leadership that had never been touched before. Narrowing the gap between theory and practice/implementation has been the most powerful part of the program. Practicing skills and having feedback and discussion around the skills was very powerful. It has been the best leadership training I have ever engaged in”
Testimonials
Emailed in 2024 feedback from a former participant
I still can't stop talking to colleagues about the impact Art of Leadership has had on my professional knowledge and development. So many of the team at our school have now done the training and it has an enormous impact on the development of our exec team / aspiring leaders, the way we lead and work with all stakeholders and the culture we have built.
Feedback from a participant in 2014
This program was able to address the needs of participants at all levels of leadership. For me as an experienced leader it brought everything I knew together and made sense of it all. It also gave me a framework to work within and deepened my knowledge and skills. It was without a doubt the best professional learning in terms of leadership that I have been involved in. The opportunity to reflect on and confront oneself as an individual and a leader within a supportive environment was exceptional.
Testimonials
Emailed 25th September 2024
Good evening, Judy and Duncan,
First of all, I would like to thank you both for delivering such an exceptional set professional learning over 6 days. It’s always a bit of a worry wondering if the number of days is worth it or too much. You provide an exceptional blend of theory, strategies and practical applications that the days fly by so quickly. I was enthralled from start to finish- every day. There was not one moment where I felt I needed to check in with my school and in fact was annoyed by any interruptions.
A principal mentor of mine told me when I was seeking my first principalship that AOL would be incredible learning and they were definitely right. I have been waiting, wanting to participate for 7 years and never in a position to do so. I was a little worried that it wouldn’t live up to my expectations but I must say it surpassed them. My only complaint is that I wasn’t able to do it earlier!! I have learnt so much and was able to actively reflect on real life experiencesoften wishing I knew these tools/strategies beforehand as it would have saved me a lot of hard work, stress and upset! I will definitely be speaking positively and encouraging everyone I know to seek it out. I wish I had a larger school with a larger budget but will be content with slowly building staff capacity. I have already asked my most senior AP to register for 2025 and am excited about sharing her journey.
Once again, thank you immensely. Everything resonated and made sense to me. I’ve often felt an outsider in many respects as a principal and constantly try to justify why I have certain beliefs. Now, I know the theories and underlying research that match my beliefs. I’m very excited and motivated to continue my journey at my Public School to be the best school we can be with the best people.
