21st Century Leadership in TVET - How can changes be successfully implemented?

This course addresses GIZ advisors aiming at strengthening their capacities to support project partners in the field of management of TVET institutions and other training providers. 21st Century Leadership in the
educational sector is based on an appreciative growth-mindset attitude
which should be embraced by the whole institution and spearheaded by the
management. The course provides an overview of the theory and practice of
modern leadership competencies and behaviours in TVET, and the processes
needed to initiate a corresponding change process in the institutional environment. The concept of transformational leadership combined with new approaches to agile and change management tools and methods will form the focus of the programme.

Abstract:

This course addresses GIZ advisors aiming at strengthening their capacities to support project partners in the field of management of TVET institutions and other training providers. 21st Century Leadership in the
educational sector is based on an appreciative growth-mindset attitude
which should be embraced by the whole institution and spearheaded by the
management. The course provides an overview of the theory and practice of
modern leadership competencies and behaviours in TVET, and the processes
needed to initiate a corresponding change process in the institutional environment. The concept of transformational leadership combined with new approaches to agile and change management tools and methods will form the focus of the programme.
Learning Objectives:

On completion of the training, participants

  • are aware of the interlinkages between 21st century leadership, 21st century education and 21st century skills
  • know instruments to create a school environment that fosters and enables innovation and change projects
  • are able to distinguish transformational leadership from traditional leadership principles and deduce appropriate measures for changes in training institutions
  • are able to identify demands with regard to institutional capacity related to the implementation of change projects and 21st century leadership in the partner institution
  • are able to advice partner
Contents:

  • Concepts of change management (Kurt Lewin, John Kotter), Cycle of
    Change
  • Concept of 21st century leadership and 21st century education (growth
    vs. fixed mindset)
  • Encouraging innovation as an institutional attitude
  • Communication concepts (e.g., appreciative, and non-violent communication, emotional intelligence, self-reflection, and communication as a leader)
Target Group:

GIZ employees working for a TVET programme or other sector projects with
TVET elements
Information:

Virtual format e.g., implemented with the following methods:

  • Action orientation / Cooperative work
  • Webinar / E-coaching
  • Synchronous / asynchronous
  • Individual work / self-learning

MTI-001.01 Managing for Quality in TVET Institutions

This introductory course provides an overview of TVET management from a
quality perspective. The training introduces different areas which contribute to quality in TVET. The practice-oriented approach enables participants to analyse the status quo of processes in their working environment regarding the identified quality areas. This provides a basis to identify and prioritise
areas with needs for quality enhancement in their institution.

Abstract:

This introductory course provides an overview of TVET management from a
quality perspective. The training introduces different areas which contribute to quality in TVET. The practice-oriented approach enables participants to analyse the status quo of processes in their working environment regarding the identified quality areas. This provides a basis to identify and prioritise
areas with needs for quality enhancement in their institution.
Learning Objectives:

On completion of the training, participants:

  • are able to distinguish basic elements
    of quality management and quality
    assurance.
  • know quality areas relevant to TVET
    management.
  • are able to identify and describe
    various processes in their institutions
    related to the quality areas.
  • are able to deduct needs for quality
    enhancement in their working context.
Contents:

  • Introduction to quality management and quality assurance in TVET
    Quality areas in TVET
  • Quality standards, indicators, and criteria
  • Definition of Quality Processes in TVET institutions
  • Mapping of different types of processes in participants’ institutions
  • Prioritization of quality areas in participants’ working environment
    and at national level
  • Institution-based inventory of quality management and quality assurance
    documents
Target Group:

  • TVET management staff
  • Decision makers from relevant
    ministries, authorities, and institutions
Information:

Face-to-face format recommended , other formats on request.
The implementation of the training considers interactive methods and
encourages participants to transfer the gained knowledge to their working
context.

Additional options bookable on request:

  • Online coaching  (e.g., for transfer support)
  • Further training for a deep dive into the different quality areas. For topic
    areas, please see Management of TVET Institutions