In week 2 of this Term several representatives from the NSWPPA attended this conference. Margaret Charlton (Principal Credential) and Bob Willetts (Flourish) presented workshops in a first for our Association. Brad Hunt, Robyn Evans, Rob Walker and Phil Seymour were the other participants. We were joined by National President of ASEPA, Matt Johnson from Glenvale School and SPC members.

Key-note speakers included Jack Ma (Alibaba – discussing the need to educate our children , society won’t improve without education; AI will change education & we will have to work more on wisdom & values. Love is needed).

Steve Munby – ex founder & CEO of the National College of School Leadership in the UK spoke on The Imperfect Leader and their traits. Vicki Phillips spoke on the Uncommon Leader & the role of National Geographic in education resources for schools. Yong Zhao, Mark Bray and Andreas Schleicher were also keynotes.
With 1500 attending it was certainly a time for sharing & finding out more about leadership development & schooling in the countries attending. A highlight was the African Flash Mob who just got up and sang !!

Keynote speaker Steve Munby certainly struck a chord with me with his concept of the imperfect leader. He spoke of how we can grow as authentic leaders if had these traits:

• Are self-aware
• Know their weaknesses
• Understand it’s not all about them
• Are invitational – ask for help
• Acknowledge their mistakes
• Make public promises (makes it harder not to follow through)
• They are learners
• Encourage others to step up
• Authentic/ honest