leadership

What's in a word?

Each year people set themselves goals. To get fitter, spend more time with family and friends, get to that next level at work, grow their own veggies - the list is limitless.

James Clear says “Goals are good for setting a direction, but systems are best for making progress”, and so I have set this intention as the screensaver on my phone and laptop. It is also present as a card in my house. I keep it in front of me so it remains front of mind. It’s like a lens through which I see and operate with the world.

What does it take?

Why does it often take a major event to spur us into action regarding what we've long considered but postponed? Why do we sacrifice our desires when we could, in fact, have it all? What limiting beliefs hinder us from reaching our higher selves? Perhaps you're holding back on a decision, avoiding a crucial action, or letting independence hinder seeking support. Perhaps also, we need to redefine what success looks like.

Momentum Learning Pānui October 2022

Spring is a time of renewal and offers us all a chance to appreciate our environment and take advantage of the longer days. It is also time to reflect on how we might nurture ourselves in the last few months of 2022. This term’s pānui offers some suggestions on how you might incorporate well-being into your planning for 2023 and beyond.

As always, the pace is high and there has been a lot happening for the Momentum team, read more about what we’ve been up to in this month’s pānui.

Strategic Planning - Eyes on the Horizon

Picture the swell, you can see it from where you are standing, the beach is quiet, waves building and challenge speaks to your soul. Calling to you, enticing you to take your chances… willing you to take the wero laid down… this is the start point of a surfer’s journey… aligning also with that same journey of a school leader. Why? Not because of the thrill of the ride - a call from that which lays out beyond the breakers… the horizon. That which lies beyond what we can see - the future, our future… our students.

The first step is getting your feet wet. It’s time to jump in.

Change Models - Cohesion to make the change stick

When it comes to meaningful change and making change stick, there are some key aspects that need to be kept in mind. Firstly, without a clear vision for change the journey will be unclear. Without collaboration and a united approach, the vision for change and the path to get there will not be clear. Without cohesion, the change is unlikely to stick.