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1 D EVELOPING G LOBAL L EADERS IN OUR S CHOOLS Dr Helen Kalaboukas, PhD, MAPS Principal of ARISTON Greek School and Psychologist

2 W ORKSHOP O VERVIEW 1. Leaders across cultures 2. Why do we need Global Leaders today? 3. Three important areas of skills and knowledge for effective Global Leaders 4. What skills future Global Leaders need to develop? 5. How can we develop Global leaders with cross cultural competencies in our schools?

3 L EADERS A CROSS C ULTURES Work in teams and present on the following:  Who is the BEST leader in your culture?  What qualities make him/her the BEST leader?  Compare and discuss cultural values and attitudes to leadership in your culture and in another culture

4 W HY D O W E N EED G LOBAL L EADERS T ODAY ? Rapid spread of Globalization A global economy in which the fortunes of individuals, businesses and societies are inextricably linked We need competent GLOBAL leaders to manage the challenges of an increasingly inter-connected world and to create sustainable value for their organisations, communities, and the world

5 T HREE I MPORTANT A REAS OF S KILLS AND K NOWLEDGE FOR E FFECTIVE G LOBAL L EADERS 1. Context To understand social, political, cultural, and environmental trends 2. Complexity To understand the interdependency of actions and range of global implications of local decisions can have To understand the ethical basis on which business decisions are made 3. Connectedness To engage in effective relationships and dialogue To build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

6 G LOBAL L EARNING Global leaders are best developed in a collaborative, multicultural, practice-oriented learning environment, which must be constantly improved through academic research and educational improvement.

7 G LOBAL C OMMUNITY OF L EARNING AND P RACTICE Successful global management practice requires ongoing learning, inspiration and collaboration with others, through multiple stages of professional development and trade.

8 S TRENGTHEN O UR G LOBAL C OMMUNITY For a global leader to make a true global impact, it must create meaningful relationships that connect to the entire community. For this purpose, schools will become a platform for information, inspiration and interaction. Students will not graduate out of school, but into a life-long community of collaboration, learning and practice.

9 W HAT S KILLS F UTURE G LOBAL L EADERS N EED TO D EVELOP : Cross cultural sensitivity Respect for diverse individuals and norms Intercultural empathy Global business savvy Cosmopolitan outlook Passion for diversity Interpersonal impact Diplomacy Be curious and humble Trustworthy Good at forming relationships Flexibility and patience Persistence to rebound from mistakes and failures Cognitive complexity Thirst for adventure Self-assurance

10 H OW C AN WE D EVELOP G LOBAL L EADERS W ITH C ROSS C ULTURAL C OMPETENCES IN O UR S CHOOLS Work in synergies to develop and present strategies on: 1. Cross cultural sensitivity 2. Respect for diverse individuals and norms 3. Intercultural empathy

11 W E C AN S TART T ODAY ! THANK YOU THE CENTRE FOR PSYCHOLOGY PLUS helen@psychologyplus.net.au Phone: 90010240 or 0414327054


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