HWRK Magazine: Issue 03 - Spring 2018

10 tips for climbing the leadership ladder
Bits of advice that have served me well so far, by Richard Corner
1. CLASSROOM
COMES FIRST
Never lose focus on what
goes on in your own classroom.
Lead by example in
everything you do.
2. WHOLE SCHOOL
INITIATIVES
Whole school roles give
you a greater breadth of
experience compared to
working in one
department. Get involved.
5. BE SOLUTION
FOCUSSED
It’s very easy for people
to sit in staff rooms, find
problems and moan about
them. Be the one to suggest
solutions and make
them happen.
8. NETWORK WELL
Don’t just surround yourself
with likeminded
people that are the same
age and have the same
interests and ambitions as
yourself.
3. EVIDENCE YOUR
IMPACT
Keep a record of what you
are doing and the impact
it’s having. Be reflective.
6. STAY UP TO DATE
Set aside time, no matter
how small to read up on
leadership / management
books or documents.
9. WORK AMONGST
FRIENDS
We can’t and won’t be
friends with everyone,
but it makes work a lot
more enjoyable if you
have some good friends
to turn to.
4. DEVELOPMENTAL
FEEDBACK
When giving feedback to
colleagues, identify areas
for improvement but,
more importantly, give
suggestions of how it can
be done.
7. THE JOB AFTER
THE NEXT JOB
Think about what skills
and experience you need
for the job after the next
one. If you make sure
you’re prepared, you will
progess quickly.
10. SWITCH OFF
Make sure you find time
shut down, whether it be
in the evening or at weekends.
You must get some
rest.
24// // HWRK MAGAZINE // // Spring 2018
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