Leadership In Action
Martin Wallace
Castletroy College
Limerick
Leadership

The process of influencing others’ actions to
achieve desirable goals.

Working with others to prepare for the future
and respond to change.
At all times leadership involves
The wise use of power
My Leadership Journey
Middle management
 Deputy Principal
 Principal of an established school
 Principal of a greenfield school
 Associate with LDS
 Member of Professional Associations
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Formal and informal learning experiences
Leadership Role
Create and nurture a positive and progressive
culture
 Give purpose and direction to the school
 Develop my own leadership skills
 Develop leadership potential in others
 Play a lead role advancing ICT

A jazz band not an orchestra
Influence of LDS
Moral purpose and collaborative practice
 Personal Effectiveness and personal wellbeing
 Leader of people and a leader of learning
 Reflective practice and school self-evaluation
 Mentoring and technology
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Creating wiser leaders
Issues
Review of middle leadership
 Extend the culture of continuing professional
development
 Provide improved support structures
 Examine length of tenure
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Recognise that schools are different
Leadership In Action
Martin Wallace
Castletroy College
Limerick