Developing Postsecondary Leaders

Self-awareness and reflection are important characteristics of an effective Postsecondary Leader. Tool Set A can help both Postsecondary Leaders and team members think about leadership at the beginning stages of team formation or to assess current team leadership.

In order to better serve students, Counselors and other educators must begin by examining their personal beliefs and how they impact practice. Tool Set B provides multiple viewpoints on how to engage in the process of changing beliefs as a leader as well as replicating this process in a school community.

A range of educators is needed to make postsecondary work a school-wide effort where all adults feel a shared sense of responsibility to help students reach their goals.

Postsecondary Leaders can fine-tune team dynamics by helping team members think about issues in a new light, creating time and space for team members to learn more about each other, and/or facilitating conversations that frame conflict as a natural part of team development.

Teams function more effectively when there is agreement among members about what is important. Meetings should also incorporate time and space for reflection so team members can build on their successes and consider challenges.

Tool Set F provides some key resources to help administrators and Postsecondary Leaders reflect on their roles and examine how collaboration leads to improved student outcomes.