Being a relational leader in education is not a matter of fiction, but conviction.
Dg
What’s in a name?
Three months ago, I retired from Flinders University to embark on a new season of my professional life in educational consultancy.
I have an aspiration of wanting to ‘give back’ and ‘influence’ Educational Leaders in schools and tertiary systems, by exploring with them (and their staff), what life-centric practice might look like in their particular context.
My focus is on South Australia and New Zealand in the first instance, although I would appreciate your referrals.
I have named my consultancy, “Life-centric Educational Consultancy”.
What’s in a name?
I first constructed this title back in 2003 when I was reading literature for my doctorate. This was when I first came across Appreciative Inquiry and, as they say, the rest is history.
My quest to explore the ‘life’ of an organisation and its’ leadership still catches my imagination.
I look forward to your interaction.
Dg
Heading off to NZ
This month we continue our consultancy in NZ within 2 schools. We have worked in the schools before. They are places that give me a sense of life. It’s so refreshing to hear the aspirations of these leaders.
Dg
Fantastic trip through NZ
Neat people.
Exciting leadership across the sectors.
Brought a flu virus home with us.😉
Dg
NZ – 9 cities, 9 talks in 3 weeks
I start the talks tomorrow night in Auckland, before heading down the island and dropping temperatures.
https://nzeals.org.nz/event/visiting-scholar-2019-auckland/
Oh, what it is to retire from the Uni! Back home mid September.
C u
Dg
Celebrating ‘60 years’ with my wonderful extended family
Just another day really …
Photo #1 My girls and their hubbies.
Photo #2 My girls and son in the front row. Pauline and son-in-laws next.
Speaking tour across New Zealand (August)
I have accepted an offer to be the 2019 International Visiting Scholar for the NZEALS (New Zealand Education Administration and Leadership Society).
While the tentative schedule of venues and times is being finalised, the role provides an opportunity to give a public address in each of the 8 regional branches across New Zealand.
Likely dates:
13 August – Auckland
14 August – Hamilton
15 August – Tauranga
20 August – New Plymouth
21 August – Wellington
22 August – Nelson
27 August – Christchurch
28 August – Dunedin.
I’ll update this blog as decisions are finalised. Leave a comment if you have particular questions.
Very exciting – might see you there
David
Retirement + opportunity
I have my feet up, my dog at my side sound asleep, and a growing realisation that a siesta is on its way! Retiring has its benefits.
While officially I am retiring from Flinders University, I’m nowhere near retirement in terms of contributing to ideas and developments around relational leadership, leadership development, and education more generally.
I intend to be proactive in terms of my writing and being available for consultancy work across Australia and New Zealand. All suggestions and ideas welcome.
For now, David
