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For current principals, the Profiles provide a powerful means of understanding their roles and taking action to improve their skills and capacities. They provide a map of the capabilities needed in the job and guidance about the development path principals can follow to achieve high-quality performance.
The clarity and explicitness of the Profiles support both self-evaluation and reflection. Principals saw their value in supporting and working with leadership teams, and in facilitating effective school planning processes.
Where principals used the Profiles in their workplaces, they reported that this was a valuable exercise and that it generated benefits for them and those they worked with.
Start by looking at the Leadership Profiles to understand the resource.
Then watch the video and download the guide to understand how best to apply the Leadership Profiles to your practice.
If you are an aspiring principal, check out Profiles in action: aspiring principals
If you are working as a system leader, check out Profiles in action: system leaders.
We’ve also included a document about the trial of the Leadership Profiles so you understand how the research came together.
