Breakout: Practicing Adaptive Leadership

Rationale: School leadership requires adaptability in the face of constant change and complex challenges. This session equips leaders with practical strategies to navigate uncertainty, engage teams, and stay focused on what matters most as they prepare for the year ahead.

Learning Intentions: Leaders will develop and apply adaptive leadership strategies to effectively navigate unexpected challenges, engage their teams in collaborative problem-solving, and maintain focus on core priorities throughout the school year.

Success Criteria: Leaders will know they are successful when they: 

• identify common adaptive challenges in school leadership and recognize how flexibility and mindset impact their response.

• describe and reflect on three key adaptive leadership moves: Pause & Reframe, Engage Your Team, and Prioritize Purpose Over Perfection.

• apply adaptive leadership strategies to real-world school scenarios through collaborative discussion and problem-solving.

• articulate a personal adaptive leadership commitment to guide their approach when facing uncertainty or shifting priorities in the upcoming year.