Webinar recordings

To request a recording of any of the below webinars, please email info@tiob.org.uk with the title of the webinar.

January webinars:

• Getting that promotion to Deputy Head and Headship

 This webinar aims to provide an overview of the process behind getting a promotion for those with the desire to take on new responsibilities and challenges to grow their career in the boarding sector. The webinar will be led by Headmaster, Strathallan School, Mark Lauder, who will discuss how to create a skill set for promotion, how to identify what areas you would like to focus upon and the

To request a recording of any of the below webinars, please email info@tiob.org.uk with the title of the webinar.

November webinars:

• Getting that promotion to Middle Management
  This webinar aims to give an overview of the processes involved in getting a promotion to middle management. For those of us considering a move or a promotion in the near future, the autumn term is the perfect time to get started. This webinar will support those with the desire to take on new responsibilities and create new challenges to grow their career. We’ll discuss how to create a skill set for promotion, how to identify areas of focus and what challenges you will meet on the way.
• Cracking appraisals
  Appraisals are a key part of the school year. Whether you are the one being appraised or conducting the appraisals, getting it right is crucial. Our webinar is designed to equip boarding staff with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct fair and effective appraisals as well as considering what happens when we are being appraised.
• Preparing for Leadership conference Day 3 – ‘Making the most of ‘you’
  In this workshop, Dr Helen Wright will challenge you to think about the areas of your professional life in which you could develop further, and consider ways in which you can do so in the year ahead. Her resolute goal to help you in your search for fulfilment in work and life … what will this look like for you?”
• Academic vs. pastoral leadership
  Boarding staff can do it all! With many TIOB members on the cusp of Senior Leadership, it can be interesting to consider different types of senior positions, and in particular whether one is best suited to academic or pastoral leadership. Our webinar will explore these two pathways and consider relevant attributes and training.  The session will enable delegates to make better informed decisions about the next step in their leadership journey.

October webinars:

• Preparing for Leadership conference Day 1 – Interview days: tasks, questions and presentations
  Leadership interviews naturally differ from school to school but there are many common features which we will delve into in this session. From data tasks to in-tray exercises to common questions and presentations, part 2 of our conference will provide you with examples, hints and tips to maximise your chances.
• Preparing for Leadership conference Day 2 – Managing difficult conversations
  It would be great if, in life, we only ever met people that we liked, enjoyed being with, and found easy to get along with.
  Unfortunately, this is not the case. People are different. Some are like us, and some are very different.
  These differences can sometimes make relationships difficult, and this in turn can affect how we feel, and what we do. This makes “Managing Difficult Conversations” with people whom we live and work with challenging.What does ‘difficult’ mean?Our brain is our own central computer that takes in information from the world around us and gives that information meaning. However, different people interpret events and information differently. We don’t all see the same thing in the same way. This session will provide some insights into how and why Mastering the art of Difficult Conversations is important.
  In particular, by the end of the session you will be able to:
  • Understand the types of difficult conversations
  • Identify the impact of non-action
  • Understand the pitfalls when managing a difficult conversation
  • Identify key aspects that drive behaviour
  • Understand the approaches for different characters
  • Identify the steps to help you Master Difficult Conversations

September webinars:

• Conflict management and leading staff disciplinaries and investigations
  Conflict is part for the course in every organisation. This webinar will explore how to ensure conflict is handled in a healthy way and as a means to promote creativity and progress in your team. Effective communication, active listening, negotiation and mediation are critical skills. In the second part of the webinar, we will focus on staff disciplinaries, and investigations and how to use conflict management skills in those instances.
• Maximising team meetings: how to run meetings to get the best from your team
  Running and chairing meetings is a key part of being a school leader. Our webinar will focus on the importance of planning and preparation for successful meetings. When facilitating professional discussions, there are bound to be differing perspectives and we will cover strategies to ensure active participation and foster a culture of inclusion and collaboration. Lastly, we will use real examples about the challenges which may arise when running meetings and how to address them effectively
• Maintaining professional distance
  With safeguarding and pastoral care of the pupils in your care being paramount to any boarding role, professional distance is essential. In the home-from-home environment of boarding where you are in loco parentis, building and maintaining appropriate relationships is critical. Our webinar will focus on ways you can establish professional boundaries while still creating rapport with pupils and those you work with. The strategies covered will support building resilience when things are tough for you and/or the boarders in your care.

To request a recording of any of the below webinars, please email info@tiob.org.uk with the title of the webinar.

May webinars:

• Marketing and Development followed by Recruiting and Retaining boarding staff
  This conference promises to ensure that individuals in boarding can reflect on their performance in a range of spheres within their role. You will be presented with a range of perspectives, support and inspiration from experts in the field. By the end of the conference, you should be able to evaluate and develop a strategic plan allowing you to be more effective and focused in your role.

To request a recording of any of the below webinars, please email info@tiob.org.uk with the title of the webinar.

January webinars:

• Cracking appraisals
  This session is to start discussion on appraisals and look to the benefits and challenges in a boarding environment.
• Getting that promotion to deputy headship and headship
  This webinar aims to give an overview of the processes involved in getting a promotion to Deputy Head and Headship.

February webinars:

• Healthy leader
  This webinar will explore the changing expectations of leadership in today’s environment.

March webinars:

• Building your boarding team culture back, better
  In this session, Dr Helen Wright will explore why it is so important to focus on the culture of your boarding team, and how you can do this in practice.
• Moving to an international school: possibilities, practicalities and implications
  This webinar will explore the implications of moving abroad on family life and career prospects.