Emotionally Intelligent Leadership
Enhance culture and wellbeing at your school through emotionally intelligent leadership.
You will learn to better understand yourself and others so that you can better connect, communicate and influence.
Enhance your ability to value and prioritise your wellbeing so you remain centred under pressure and project greater leadership confidence.
Audience
Roles
This program is designed for:
- principals
- assistant principals
- middle leaders
- leading teachers
- learning specialists.
School sectors
This program is available to the following school sectors:
- Victorian government
- Catholic
- independent.
Some content may contain information aligned with Department of Education priorities or initiatives.
Facilitator
Dr. Ben Palmer, CEO – Genos.
Ben has a PHD background in psychology from Swinburne University, Melbourne Australia, where he developed the first Australian model and measure of emotional intelligence.
Ben started Genos International in 2002 with Swinburne University. Their goal was to make his emotional intelligence tool available to businesses.
They began working with corporate clients such as ANZ Bank, along with McKinsey & Company, on transforming the organisation to be more customer centric. to be more customer centric.
This work resulted in the bank doubling its share price in 18 months and winning Bank of the Year 8 times in a row.
Learn more about GENOS: and Dr Palmer
Structure of program
Enhance your leadership skills with our tailored Emotionally Intelligent Leadership program. Choose from three delivery options designed to fit your role, knowledge, and practice level.
1. Hybrid full-day workshop
Overview: Get introduced to the essentials of emotional intelligence with a comprehensive, full-day session.
Format: One full day of in-person, interactive learning.
Content: Broad overview of emotional intelligence concepts and frameworks for leaders.
Designed for: Middle leaders and principal class members who are new to emotional intelligence.
2. Online modules
Overview: Deepen your understanding with our detailed online modules, spread over two school terms.
Format: 6 x 2 hour modules delivered online.
Content: Each module explores an element of the Genos Emotional Intelligence framework, focusing on theory and practical application.
Designed for: Principals, assistant principals, and leaders looking to strengthen their emotional intelligence leadership skills.
3. In-person network delivery
Overview: A flexible half-day, face-to-face delivery offering a customized or standard approach to two emotional intelligence modules for your network.
Format: Half-day, face-to-face delivery with two options:
- Custom delivery: Networks can request a bespoke, in-person session covering 2 modules of their choice (aligned with 2 of the 6 Genos EI elements).
- Standard delivery: Networks can book a half-day face-to-face session covering 2 standard modules from the Genos EI model.
Designed for: Principals, assistant principals, and, at the network’s discretion, high-performing middle leaders.
** Network Chairs or SEILs are invited to submit an Expression of Interest for a local network delivery.
Attendance requirements
Hybrid, full day workshop
To successfully complete this program, you need to attend the full day program.
Online modules
To successfully complete this program, you need to attend at least 4 of the 6 online modules.
In person network delivery
To successfully complete this program, you need to engage in the half-day, face-to-face network delivery.
Learning outcomes
You will learn how to:
- enhance your understanding of the science of emotions
- explore the impact emotions can have on education and a school community
- use techniques to better connect, communicate and influence
- implement strategies that prioritise wellbeing
- learn to positively influence the way others feel
- enhance the emotional culture of your school.
Fees and financial support
| Government school | Non-government school | |
|---|---|---|
| Fee per participant | Fully subsidised | $150 (excl. GST) |
Department of Education fully subsidises Victorian government schools.
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