Inspirational leadership course: lessons from Shakespeare’s Henry V - Tuesday 19 November 2024 (Broadway House, London)
This one day course is for Heads.
Description
Inspirational Leadership Course - Lessons from Shakespeare’s Henry V led by Ben Walden
Henry V is the story of a leader who unites his people around a common goal, overcoming many obstacles in his path on his way to achieving a remarkable victory against significant odds.
School Leaders and teachers need to be visible. They need to communicate vision and purpose in a way that inspires their teams and truly reflects their passion and commitment with authenticity.
Participants will be introduced to the story of Shakespeare’s most inspired and inspiring leader, Henry V. They then choose the leadership challenges they wish to explore.
Course Programme
Time |
Session |
Room |
09:00 - 09.30 |
Arrival, registration, and coffee |
Abbey Room |
09.30 |
Welcome and introduction |
Abbey Room |
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Act 1: Assessing the Past and Visioning the Future
|
Abbey Room |
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Act 2: Identifying internal resources and managing external ‘Disagreers’
|
Abbey Room |
11.00 |
Refreshment break |
Lounge |
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Act 3: Overcoming first blocks to success
|
Abbey Room |
12.45 |
Lunch |
Restaurant |
13.45 |
Act 4: Crisis Management
|
Abbey Room |
15.00 |
Informal refreshment break |
Lounge |
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Act 5: Turning the Battlefield into a Garden
|
Abbey Room |
16.00 |
Closing remarks and depart |
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Ben Walden is an international speaker and workshop leader in the realm of education
He has been a main keynote speaker at many conferences in Europe, Asia, the Americas and Australia. He also works with many individual schools, looking at themes of leadership and inspiring communication with both staff and – especially – students.
In the 1990’s he played several leading roles in London’s West End theatre and as a member of the inaugural company at the new Shakespeare’s Globe. He has also spoken on leadership and the arts at many business conferences, including at both Harvard and Columbia Business Schools.