Navigate and embody key roles in leadership to effectively lead and manage change in schools and organizations.

“The amount of growth I experienced and the tools I was able to walk away with blew my mind given that it took place in one day!”

Program Overview

This program trains leaders to employ situational leadership styles in working with teachers and staff to frame the future, take charge in the present, get buy-in, and champion people and process in times of crisis or transition. During this program, we coach participants to be both leaders and managers of change in their communities. 

Exploring leadership roles through the lens of theater allows exploration of the four most needed roles in managing change and when best to use them. In this program, participants will explore the four distinct roles of Captain, Conceiver, Collaborator and Champion. Through role playing and other exercises, participants practice how to effectively switch between roles as they navigate different challenges and contexts such as change management, times of chaos or crisis, and the day-to-day needs of their school or organizational communities.

This workshop can be offered in two formats:

1. Individual leaders across multiple schools focus on change management in their communities. Participants can benefit from engaging with a cross-section of leaders across different contexts and engage in discourse around common challenges and best practices.

2. Leadership teams within one school collaborate to strengthen their practices and build cohesion around the topic of change management and response to transition. Leadership teams can benefit from a workshop experience that is customized for their team.

Core Objectives

  • Examine the impact of an individual’s identity on the delivery and perception of each role.

  • Develop the basic behavioral & communication skills associated with the four leadership roles.

  • Build presence and leadership capacity appropriate to your specific organization or school-based context.

Program Components

  • Understanding the leadership roles framework 

  • Exploring when to employ different leadership roles

  • Practicing the use of the leadership roles and receiving feedback

  • Being present and flexible

  • Using vocal and breathing techniques to expand dynamic range, passion, and flexibility

“This program was incredibly helpful and taught me to be more self aware as a leader. I really learned to think about the feeling I’m trying to convey, and make sure that my verbs & actions match.”
“Really engaging, thought-provoking, well-run and outcomes-oriented. Content that is typically considered ‘soft’ but done in a ‘hard’ way!”
“This program makes leadership presence feel more concrete and practical.”
“This program allowed me to take risks in areas of weakness in a safe space. I learned ways to connect with people authentically which will improve my PD, staff meetings, etc. ”
“I feel even more confident in my ability to collaborate and I learned even more about myself with what lies ‘beneath my iceburg’. I loved the insights on the 4 leadership styles.”