The values test Does it fit with the values? The safety test it directly or indirectly create a risk to health (physical or psychological), wellbeing and safety? The law test Is it legal and in line with our policies and standards? The impact test Would I still take this option, if it was my business, money, time or equipment? The newspaper test If the appeared in the paper, would I feel comfortable with the decision? The family test Is it what I would tell my partner, child, family member to do? The feel test What’s my intuition or gut feel? If it feels bad or wrong, then it probably is. Response Card You have a new leadership position and have to schedule weekly team meetings. Most team members have asked for meetings to be scheduled on a Monday. You are aware that one teacher works part-time and can’t attend. Do you consider times? Values to Consider: Impartiality Respect Leadership Rights RESPONSE A good way to show leadership is to be inclusive and demonstrate respect. Consider a time when everyone can attend by supporting staff to move existing commitments. If this isn’t possible, consider alternating the times for meeting and ensure staff who cannot attend are updated and included in the decision making. Question Card You are going to a friend’s wedding on the weekend. As your gift to them, you’ve offered to film the ceremony. You have access to one of the school’s top quality cameras and you know no one is using it. Do you take the camera? Values to Consider: Integrity Accountability Leadership
The values test Does it fit with the values? The safety test it directly or indirectly create a risk to health (physical or psychological), wellbeing and safety? The law test Is it legal and in line with our policies and standards? The impact test Would I still take this option, if it was my business, money, time or equipment? The newspaper test If the appeared in the paper, would I feel comfortable with the decision? The family test Is it what I would tell my partner, child, family member to do? The feel test What’s my intuition or gut feel? If it feels bad or wrong, then it probably is. Response Card You have a new leadership position and have to schedule weekly team meetings. Most team members have asked for meetings to be scheduled on a Monday. You are aware that one teacher works part-time and can’t attend. Do you consider times? Values to Consider: Impartiality Respect Leadership Rights RESPONSE A good way to show leadership is to be inclusive and demonstrate respect. Consider a time when everyone can attend by supporting staff to move existing commitments. If this isn’t possible, consider alternating the times for meeting and ensure staff who cannot attend are updated and included in the decision making. Question Card You are going to a friend’s wedding on the weekend. As your gift to them, you’ve offered to film the ceremony. You have access to one of the school’s top quality cameras and you know no one is using it. Do you take the camera? Values to Consider: Integrity Accountability Leadership
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