Holding Each Other to Account and Acting with Integrity
A Leadership Development Session
[Insert Date and School Logo]
Holding Each Other to Account and Acting with Integrity
A Leadership Development Session
[Insert Date and School Logo]
Objectives
- Understand the importance of accountability and integrity in leadership
- Explore research behind ethical leadership and team culture
- Reflect on current practice
- Commit to action promoting integrity
Opening Quote
"In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." – Martin Luther King Jr.
Reflection Prompt: When was the last time you were held to account in a way that helped you grow?
School Culture Link
- Trust
- Transparency
- Courageous Conversations
Quote Discussion Carousel Instructions
Rotation Instructions & Prompts:
- What does this mean for leadership in our school?
- What part of this resonates or challenges you?
Discussion Quote
"Accountability breeds response-ability." – Stephen Covey
Discussion Quote
"Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching." – C.S. Lewis
Discussion Quote
"What you permit, you promote." – Unknown
Discussion Quote
"Culture eats strategy for breakfast." – Peter Drucker
Mini-Input Introduction
Let’s ground our leadership thinking in research and real-world examples.
Research Highlights
- Amy Edmondson (1999): Psychological Safety
- Brown & Treviño (2006): The Integrity Gap
- Patterson et al.: Crucial Conversations
Case Study Brief
Example: Open challenge in leadership improved safeguarding standards.
Individual Reflection Prompt
Write 1 takeaway that challenges or affirms your leadership.
Interactive Task Instructions
Group format, scenario-based discussion:
- What should a leader do?
- What does integrity look like here?
- What risks or tensions arise?
Scenario Example
A colleague consistently misses deadlines.
Scenario Example
A senior leader speaks unprofessionally about a colleague.
Scenario Example
You observe poor practice in a close peer’s lesson.
Scenario Example
A team member resists feedback repeatedly.
Debrief & Share Themes
Clarity – Courage – Compassion
Reflection Reading Setup
Take a quiet moment to read and reflect.
Reflection Questions
- Where am I modelling integrity well?
- Where might I be avoiding accountability conversations?
- What would my team say about how I hold others to account?
Action Commitment Instructions
Card or digital form:
- One thing I will do this week to lead with greater integrity is...
- One colleague I will check in with about accountability is...
Final Quote
"Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge." – Simon Sinek