EARCOS sponsored events with

Terence J. Bostic & Ashley Parker

Event Details

Date: February 20, 2021
Time: 8:00 AM HK Time
Title: The Language of Psychological Safety

Psychological Safety is an increasingly talked about and researched subject, both overall and in international education. It appears to underpin issues of Diversity/Equity/Inclusion and is highly predictive of team effectiveness. Broadly, it is the shared belief held by members of a team that the team is safe for interpersonal risk-taking. We know that better teams aren’t making more mistakes – they have a climate where people can acknowledge mistakes. Cultivating Psychological safety on your teams and in your schools fosters the confidence to take interpersonal risks, allowing oneself and one’s colleagues to learn and focus on collective goals and problem prevention rather than on self-protection. In this presentation, we will discuss what you can do to maximize and utilize Psychological Safety in your school’s teams.

Date: April 17, 2021
Time: 8:00 AM HK Time
Title: Leading Strong Through Crisis

These are unprecedented times. As we move deeper into the “chronic” and hopefully the “recovery” phase of the global pandemic, there is even more importance on how leaders can stay strong and resilient through tough times. While there are many ideas and suggestions available, there is good social science that can be used for guidance for what helps leaders do their best during prolonged crises. In this presentation, we will discuss researched, progressive practices for educational leaders to draw upon amid uncertainty that promote their own welfare and the success of the schools they lead.

About the Presenters

Terence Bostic, Ph.D.

“Some of the most complex people and talent problems are easy to resolve if the executive can have a thought partner who helps them relax, step back and look at the problem differently.”

Terence’s primary goal is applying everything he knows about industrial psychology to make the workplace a better and more productive environment. He does this by digging in deep to the problems at hand, while helping executives develop engaged and more effective talent pools. Having lived overseas for three years, Terence particularly loves serving CMA’s international clients.

Early in his career, Terence worked as an internal consultant in an academic medical setting before joining the CMA team. Trained in both clinical and industrial/organizational psychology, he holds a Bachelor of Science from The College of William and Mary, a Master of Science from Bucknell University and a Doctorate from Saint Louis University.

He is a licensed psychologist in Missouri and is repeatedly published as the principal author in international, peer-reviewed journals on issues of stress management, personal resiliency and psychological wellbeing. He is also a member of the American Psychological Association, the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and the Society for Consulting Psychology.

He lives with his wife and two daughters, and he loves to run every day.

Ashley Parker, Ph.D.

“I value providing new ways of thinking about old problems that enable individuals to be more effective in their roles, bringing ‘fresh eyes,’ for clients to reevaluate both areas of strength and areas of development.”

Ashley’s focus is on empowering individuals to increase their job effectiveness and satisfaction. Since joining CMA in 2013, Ashley has honed her experience in many areas of assessment and organizational development services, including executive coaching, leadership assessments, team retreats, trainings, employee engagement surveys, succession planning, and organizational analyses. Given her prior experience in clinical settings, she possesses a deep understanding of individual change processes, which helps clients meet their goals.

Ashley earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Missouri St. Louis and her B.A. in Psychology and Anthropology with a minor in African-American Studies from Washington University in St. Louis. She completed her pre-doctoral clinical internship at the Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology at Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center. Ashley’s dissertation explored the personal and situational factors that affect Whites’ recognition of racial microaggressions. Ashley’s work has been published, and she has presented at national conferences.