1. Canterbury College Leadership development Module 2: ways of working + meetings

2. Values
This programme is about values-based management. This means a style of management, particular to Canterbury College, which turns the values into day-to-day practice.
The College values are:
Inclusivity and equal opportunity
Raising standards
Responsiveness and flexibility
Respect
Being purposeful

3. Ways of working
To turn the College values into practice, we need to promote a particular style of management, expressed as ways of working. These ways of working provide the bridge between the values and day-to-day practice. The ways of working are descriptions of behaviour. We can observe them, assess them, encourage and support them. We can recruit to them.

4. Ways of working A sample from other workplaces
Flexible
Efficient
Consistent
Supportive
Collaborative
Inclusive
Clear
Equitable
Risk-taking
Informed
Fair
Entrepreneurial
Positive
Respectful
Creative
Motivating
Forward-looking
Challenging
Reliable
Outward-looking
Honest
Focused
Empowering
Open

5. Ways of working A selection chosen by Curriculum Co-ordinators
Flexible
Efficient
Consistent
Supportive
Collaborative
Inclusive
Clear
Equitable
Risk-taking
Informed
Fair
Entrepreneurial
Positive
Respectful
Creative
Motivating
Forward-looking
Challenging
Organised
Outward-looking
Honest
Focused
Empowering
Open

6. Summary
The ways of working in the previous slide should result in a style of management which mirrors the College values, and guarantees a team of Co-ordinators who are:
Ethical
Efficient
Collaborative
Progressive

7. Ways of working - what they mean in practice
Clear
Think about the level of detail needed for staff to take on a project and make decisions themselves
Honest
Share the facts and also discuss the implications for staff
Empowering
Help staff think through what to do and how to do it, rather than just tell them what to do
Entrepreneurial
Use creative thinking techniques in team meetings and encourage experimentation
Positive
Focus in 1:1 meetings on what’s worked well rather than what hasn’t

8. Features of collaborative working
Build the highest creative consensus from differing points of
view
Focus on process – how, as much as product – what
Consult and involve others to maximise diversity of in-put
Promote ‘cabinet responsibility’ – once a decision is made,
everyone backs it
Avoid compromising down to the lowest common denominator
Encourage participation, engagement and new ideas
Ensure authority and responsibility are delegated in equal
measure
Be open + clear with information so staff are empowered to act
for themselves

9. The re-enforcing relationship between collaborative working, diversity and creativity

10. Authority and responsibility Working across the line-management hierarchy Without the authority to make things happen For example, you working with colleagues 1, 2 and 3
X Colleague 1
X Colleague 3 X
You X
Colleague 2