AITC Leadership by Ian Thomson https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders en-us 2023-02-28 21:20:00 UTC 2023-03-09 08:55:55 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1961716458/d670a5239ce706f1e94ce81a55fdc7a7/Copy_of_Ed_Institute_logo_stripSM.png Staff mindset https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498970933 Greatest challenge is the minds of those we employ and lead. We must create the narrative, challenge the negative and believe ]]> 2023-03-01 04:21:53 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498970933 Recruit and develop on impact not ego https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498971004 2023-03-01 04:22:00 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498971004 Scaled https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498971279 2023-03-01 04:22:22 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498971279 Develop internal skill https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498971457 2023-03-01 04:22:38 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498971457 Address some of the old stories to align with future ideas andrew722 https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498971795 Wisdom stories

]]> 2023-03-01 04:23:02 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498971795 Parent Engagement https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498971830 Strategy for a deliberate communication between the engagement ]]> 2023-03-01 04:23:05 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498971830 Industry Educators https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498971901 Half teaching load, half Industry consultant - where the teacher is also the one doing the site visit]]> 2023-03-01 04:23:13 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498971901 Campus culture https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498971916 Staff on campuses that are hitting a burnout point in their career are stuck in a toxic mindset. Despite saying they want to be part of change they do not want to actually change or fail to recognise that they are creating a toxic campus culture. ]]> 2023-03-01 04:23:13 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498971916 Diverse and reflective of industry https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498971938 2023-03-01 04:23:15 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498971938 Footprint built for growth https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498972048 We are one college with many schools = deliberately different]]> 2023-03-01 04:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498972048 Step forward, lean in, expect standards and hold them https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498972102 2023-03-01 04:23:31 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498972102 https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498972181 Clearly defined roles ]]> 2023-03-01 04:23:37 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498972181 T and L can be outside the constraints of four walls https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498972192 2023-03-01 04:23:38 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498972192 Timetable https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498972194 Young person focused, not built to fit QCAA requirements and staff loads.]]> 2023-03-01 04:23:38 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498972194 Stop policing and empower others to learn https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498972321 2023-03-01 04:23:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498972321 We are ALL learning experience designers. https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498972347 Collaborate to innovate and create impact ]]> 2023-03-01 04:23:50 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498972347 Have standing partnership for each school to ensure industry education is a realistic outcome https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498972394 2023-03-01 04:23:52 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498972394 Develop leadership potential within https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498972612 2023-03-01 04:24:15 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498972612 Bring more change makers and risk takers…. Shape forward https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498972720 2023-03-01 04:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498972720 Still think about schools as bricks and mortar. How do we change that? https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498972807 2023-03-01 04:24:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498972807 https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973003 Develop a single sentence to start aligning, just like our promise. ]]> 2023-03-01 04:24:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973003 Take responsibility https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973006 2023-03-01 04:24:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973006 Program Construction https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973044 Collaborative approach with Industry Partners. Key components and geographical sites.]]> 2023-03-01 04:24:52 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973044 Equivalent pay and conditions for ICs and TLs https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973045 2023-03-01 04:24:52 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973045 Hold each other to account…. Drive and create greatness https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973175 2023-03-01 04:25:04 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973175 Staff are accountable to employability metrics https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973177 2023-03-01 04:25:04 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973177 https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973184 Consistent ‘definition’ of this. The how and why of it. ]]> 2023-03-01 04:25:05 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973184 Guidance and direction for new leaders https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973207 2023-03-01 04:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973207 Stronger learning programs and not just the basic core andrew722 https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973358 Look to add at variety of program pathways and options for young people. 

Give YP flexibility to design their journey. 

]]> 2023-03-01 04:25:22 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973358 Walk the talk https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973378 We focus on delivering essential subjects only, allowing space for industry immersion = deliberately different ]]> 2023-03-01 04:25:23 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973378 https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973555 Empowering YP ]]> 2023-03-01 04:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973555 Fear holds AITC… but what if I fail, but what if it doesn’t work… https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973601 2023-03-01 04:25:40 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973601 Clear career progression for all roles https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973640 2023-03-01 04:25:43 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973640 No rookies program https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973784 2023-03-01 04:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973784 https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973813 Do not treat us all the same. ]]> 2023-03-01 04:25:58 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973813 More community / social experiences for YP to build life skills andrew722 https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973850 Sports 
Service 
Leadership 
Travel ]]> 2023-03-01 04:26:01 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973850 Future models https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973874 Within a workplace 100% of the time, pop-up school (to suit a short-term demand), distance education, expansion to mature-aged students, extension to Year 7-9]]> 2023-03-01 04:26:04 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973874 Knowledge of the business https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973968 As leadership, specialist knowledge is worthless if the broader knowledge of operations and operating model are missing.]]> 2023-03-01 04:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973968 Seek mindset and build skillset https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973983 2023-03-01 04:26:14 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498973983 Succession and progression https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974001 Opportunities for future leaders to take on more ‘roles of responsibility’]]> 2023-03-01 04:26:15 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974001 Clear expectations on IC role at interview. Too many surprises and then leads to negativity https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974050 2023-03-01 04:26:21 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974050 https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974069 Identify and invest in future leaders. Succession planning.]]> 2023-03-01 04:26:23 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974069 Student centred, industry driven https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974177 2023-03-01 04:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974177 Build more academy pathways and locations andrew722 https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974339 2023-03-01 04:26:50 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974339 Mindset https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974414 Need to be more deliberate in framing conversations around school of ‘first choice’ and being proud (both staff and YP) seems the thought is that we are a school of last resort. ]]> 2023-03-01 04:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974414 Change the timetable. JUST like everywhere else https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974452 2023-03-01 04:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974452 Are we reaching a point that the 5 x 7 model is becoming redundant? Does this still mirror what industry wants https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974463 2023-03-01 04:27:02 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974463 We underestimate the abilities of the young people. They will often do much better than we expect. https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974572 2023-03-01 04:27:14 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974572 Reference our PURPOSE... https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974574 2023-03-01 04:27:14 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974574 Campus has lost the culture is believing in what we do. Has become just a job https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974598 2023-03-01 04:27:17 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974598 TAFE experience is hurting our brand https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974667 2023-03-01 04:27:25 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974667 Do t run ahead, design and create collabotively https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974683 2023-03-01 04:27:27 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974683 Allow Independent learning where YP finish course they can get out to industry https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974741 2023-03-01 04:27:32 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974741 Industry driven https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974764 We have in-industry specialised programs/academies = deliberately different]]> 2023-03-01 04:27:34 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974764 https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974857 Resentment between ICs and TLS - not working in unison. ]]> 2023-03-01 04:27:44 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974857 https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974886 Are we one group?]]> 2023-03-01 04:27:46 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974886 Start taking risks https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974924 2023-03-01 04:27:50 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498974924 QCAA Or syllabus does not define. We create what we become https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498975450 2023-03-01 04:28:29 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498975450 Industry Education strategy is missing https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498975919 Industry Education strategy is core to informing and defining the strategies for support services. ]]> 2023-03-01 04:29:13 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498975919 One program that has clear steps, milestones and builds throughout the journey at the AITC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498975952 2023-03-01 04:29:17 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498975952 Alumni programs and partnerships https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498975987 Further training 
Future Employers 
Events 
Advocates ]]> 2023-03-01 04:29:22 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498975987 Look at the role of the IC andrew722 https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498976072 Ratios 
Purpose
Accountability ]]> 2023-03-01 04:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498976072 We need new to help shape the future!!!! https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498976192 2023-03-01 04:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498976192 Seek different don’t try to be the same! https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498976748 2023-03-01 04:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498976748 Industry Consultants https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498977339 Dedicated roles invested in mentoring, coaching and connecting young people toward a positive destination = deliberately different]]> 2023-03-01 04:31:03 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498977339 Allow time for programs to settle - constantly changing and sometimes without seeing it evolve naturally. https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498977493 2023-03-01 04:31:16 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498977493 Leaders need to lead. Don’t be friends, create memories, a legacy that celebrates your impact. https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498977635 2023-03-01 04:31:31 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498977635 Clear role definition for PICs and ATLs https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498978398 2023-03-01 04:32:33 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498978398 Create a catchy name for the 5/7 program https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498978762 2023-03-01 04:33:08 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498978762 Embracing technology and its potential is vital https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498978815 2023-03-01 04:33:14 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498978815 We stop comparing roles and celebrate achievement together https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498979023 2023-03-01 04:33:37 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498979023 Not defined by year level, defined by own journey… create own adventure https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498981095 2023-03-01 04:36:10 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2498981095 There is a condition of people passing the blame at the AITC rather than analysing their role in it https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2499205218 2023-03-01 08:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2499205218 Relying on big external providers like TAFE to adapt to changes in training needs is leaving us vulnerable to being caught up in old bad habits https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2499207173 2023-03-01 08:58:57 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2499207173 Not respecting our past and learning from it can leave us repeating the same mistakes https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2499208226 2023-03-01 09:00:01 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2499208226 No role clarity https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2499219499 2023-03-01 09:11:02 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2499219499 Culture is badly fractured https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2499221861 2023-03-01 09:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2499221861 IP has been diluted https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2499229176 Hi staff turnover and promotions to fill roles has led to diluted knowledge transfer.]]> 2023-03-01 09:19:40 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2499229176 Is the executive trusted? https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2499234006 2023-03-01 09:23:34 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2499234006 Slow down, get back to basics, then raise the bar https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2499235720 2023-03-01 09:25:02 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2499235720 Curriculum https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2499246262 We look at the limitations of the current curriculum, focus on the attached assessment rather than explore the positive teaching and learning experiences that can be designed from the curriculum and build opportunities for assessment from that]]> 2023-03-01 09:33:57 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2499246262 Exec need to build the system of schools and work with the leadership of each location to build and own expectations andrew722 https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2500141588 We must Move towards the goal of the change that was commenced last year.  Danger will be decisions at an exec level are really school level responsibilities. Not to excuse bad leadership but to allow the rise and fall of expectations are not met.  

Exec needs to be more visible in the schools, attend staff meetings would be a great place when possible. ]]> 2023-03-01 20:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2500141588 Need to address systems andrew722 https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2500143011 Systems (IT) for Studnet learning and TL operations are inadequate. 

Need to consult the school leaders before making budget decisions on systems and support across the college. ]]> 2023-03-01 20:25:45 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2500143011 Budget and Decision making andrew722 https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2500147161 Needs to be a consultation with School leaders and must be approved by the end of term 3 every year.  Approving in late term 4 caused many delays unnecessary pressure. 


Exec at times seems to have some congestion in decision making.  

This has two impacts:
1: somethings take a long time to be addressed
2: somethings need unduly quick responses and information because of the perceived need by leaders. ]]> 2023-03-01 20:29:50 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2500147161 Framework and assumptions andrew722 https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2500150169 To build the future the base framework and assumptions which the AItC model is built on will need to be on the table also.  

Ratios
Staffing models
Schedules
Key partners
Curriculum (subjects)
Facilities 

We need to be brave to be able to address the future. ]]> 2023-03-01 20:32:51 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2500150169 Communication channel overload https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2500334357 We have a lot of different information pipes flowing in (I.e. Emails, Calendars, Teams (multiple chat groups), SMS) from multiple stakeholders with varying priority demands. Often a 5 - 10 min phone call or conversation or a face to face conversation can circumvent the communication inundation. Can we put some groundrules around which channels are for what, or if we can streamline some of these channels for more efficiency?]]> 2023-03-02 00:39:50 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2500334357 The community assume we are a Tech College https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2500702441 When talking with industry during site visits, risk assessments and networking, our ICs are continuously having to explain that we are a secondary school and not a technical trade college because often the community assume we are a version of TAFE. 
ICs receive comments such as “so what trades do you guys teach” - “you guys are like another TAFE right?” - “what apprenticeships do you guys do” - “I’m looking for a full-time … have you got someone for me” - “we need more places like yours to get these young fellas into work…school wasn’t for me either” - “I left school to do a hairdressing apprenticeship too this is such a great thing”]]> 2023-03-02 07:33:20 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2500702441 School leadership and management must take more ownership and stop blaming. It’s beginning https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2500739547 2023-03-02 08:08:18 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2500739547 Employees are not open minded, employee many narrow and fixed mindsets https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2500740205 2023-03-02 08:08:55 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2500740205 Organisation lacks innovators and those who dream big https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2500740696 2023-03-02 08:09:23 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2500740696 The change required is too much for not just staff but most managers and leaders https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2500741183 2023-03-02 08:09:54 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2500741183 AITC cannot grow as it is slipping in standards and expectations which is impacting brand and opportunities https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2500741983 2023-03-02 08:10:33 UTC https://padlet.com/Edinstitute/aitcleaders/wish/2500741983