We have heard of different styles of leadership. More recently, servant leadership has become popular. It is highly effective. It is also the right thing to do. Servant leadership is suitable for schools; it provides an excellent example for our students to emulate.

By the end of the session, participants will/can…

learn about a new leadership model

There are basically two types of leaders: serving leaders and self-serving leaders. Servant leadership is leading at a higher level; leaders such as this make the world a better place.

Understand why servant leadership is suitable for schools

Servant leadership is highly effective, and it is also the right thing to do. Servant leadership is suitable for schools, especially international schools. One of the main goals of international school education is to develop students into becoming global citizens, making a difference in the lives of people they encounter and in the community. Servant leadership provides an excellent example for our students to emulate.

Identify characteristics of a servant leader

Servant leadership is more of a lifestyle than a technique or a skill. It is the way we view and practice leadership. Hence, the emphasis of servant leadership is on the characteristics of the individual.

Describe some skills about servant leadership

There are various things that a leader can seek to develop as they aspire to be a servant leader.