Sharing The Load

Look at the following chart with reasons that middle leaders in schools give to explain why they are reluctant to share tasks or enable and delegate opportunities  for their colleagues where it will affect the middle leader's role and responsibilities.

Hidden from students: Sharing the Load - Chart File

You may wish to tick those that have applied to you when you have had a position of responsibility, within or beyond school and whether formally or informally defined.  For instance, do parents sometimes take decisions for their children or do all the work for their children when they should be 'letting go' and encouraging self-responsibility.

Think of the changes in attitude for each item that are needed for these middle leaders in order to encourage and support their colleagues through sharing tasks or enabling and delegating opportunities. 

When you have finished look at the following document that suggests some of changes in attitude required.

Hidden from students: Sharing the Load- Complete Chart File

Teacher Leadership

On completion of the Sharing the Load activities students should move onto the there related Shared Leadership concept of Teacher Leadership.