Peter Kent emphasized the collective nature of ICP, highlighting that it’s not just about individual leaders but the entire community working together.
He appreciated the feedback from a survey sent to members, which had a significant response rate from various associations.
The survey revealed challenges faced by school leaders, including inadequate funding, administrative burdens, tensions with government, stakeholder demands, staffing shortages, and issues like racism and workplace violence.
Despite these challenges, there are global strategies in place to support leaders, such as continuous learning opportunities, mentorship from retired principals, special leave arrangements, and well-being programs.
Comparing feedback from the previous year, nearly 75% of respondents felt that the pressures on school leaders had increased.
However, the strength of ICP lies in its global community, which not only identifies problems but also shares solutions across regions and continents.
Peter Kent recalled his time at the National College for School Leadership in England, where a study emphasized the power of leaders coming together to learn and share, leading to impactful solutions.
The address concluded with a hopeful note on the growing momentum to address the challenges of sustainable leadership, emphasizing collaboration and shared solutions.
