Being an Effective Dean

For Deans to clarify their leadership role and responsibilities, strengthen communication skills, provide strategies for working with students, colleagues and parents, opportunities to share ideas for managing priorities, time and workload​.

Dates and Locations
2 Mar & 3 Mar 2026 Auckland
11 Mar & 12 Mar 2026 Wellington
25 Mar & 26 Mar 2026 Dunedin
20 May & 21 May 2026 Christchurch
29 Jul & 30 Jul 2026 Online
Cost
  • $695 + GST per person or $625 + GST pp for 3 or more registrations from the same school
  • Online Workshop: $625 + GST per person
  • If registering more than one person, please use comments section of the registration form and include name and email addresses of each person attending
Cancellation Policy

Workshop Content:

  • Current thinking and research about effective leadership
  • The roles and responsibilities of a Dean
  • What works for students
  • Organising effective Deaning systems and procedures
  • Building your tool kit of effective communication skills
  • Managing student learning and behaviour
  • Working with colleagues in key roles to avoid escalation of issues
  • Deans’ role in high-end discipline
  • Engaging effectively with whānau
  • Hauora - Deans’ wellbeing, prioritising and managing your time

Workshop Time:

  • Registration opens at 8:15 am
  • Workshop starts promptly at 8:30 am and finishes at 3:00 pm

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