1. Leadership In Action Martin Wallace Castletroy College Limerick

2. 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

3. My Leadership Journey  Middle management  Deputy Principal  Principal of an established school  Principal of a greenfield school  Associate with LDS  Member of Professional Associations Formal and informal learning experiences

4. 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

5. 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 Creating wiser leaders

6. Issues  Review of middle leadership  Extend the culture of continuing professional development  Provide improved support structures  Examine length of tenure Recognise that schools are different

7. Leadership In Action Martin Wallace Castletroy College Limerick