In this course, Matt Topliss, an experienced international school leader and educational consultant, introduces the principles of transformational leadership in education.

Learners will explore its core principles, impacts on institutions, and links to curriculum programs like the International Baccalaureate. The course aims to enhance leadership skills, self-reflection, and the development of actionable leadership plans to foster positive change and innovation within schools.

This part explores the fundamentals of transformational leadership, focusing on its history, key components, and comparison with other leadership styles. It covers idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration.

Educators will engage in questions, reflections, and activities, examining how these leadership principles can be applied in educational settings to inspire trust, creativity, and effective change management.

This video delves into leadership strategies that complement IB standards, focusing on holistic educational development. Key leadership behaviors such as visionary leadership, community building, ethical practices, and instructional leadership are discussed. The session includes a self-evaluation task using a coaching model, promoting reflective practice.

By addressing cultural, structural, and financial challenges, the video aims to guide leaders in transforming schools to meet the needs of students, teachers, and the community.

This section focuses on applying transformational leadership principles to improve school culture, student learning outcomes, and teacher development. It covers creating a shared vision, strategic planning, and fostering a positive school environment.

Participants will learn to use data-driven decision-making, set measurable goals, and develop collaborative learning communities. The session emphasizes the importance of aligning school goals with values and empowering staff through professional development and strategic interventions.

This section presents case studies from six schools showcasing the successful application of transformational leadership principles. Participants will explore how these schools improved culture, student outcomes, and teacher development.

Reflection questions encourage consideration of how these examples align with their own school's priorities, succession planning, sustainability, staff development, community engagement, and the role of data and technology in driving change.

This final section guides learners through creating actionable leadership plans based on transformational leadership principles. It emphasizes self-assessment, reflection, vision creation, motivational techniques, fostering intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration. Activities include leadership style assessments, strategic vision refinement, and developing communication skills to articulate and implement school priorities.

Educators will engage in interactive exercises to strengthen leadership effectiveness and foster organizational growth through sustained strategic planning and team development.