CSA Leadership Development

Do you want to understand the business operations of your school so that you can have more influence? The Emerging Leaders Course provides an overview of the fundamentals of school business and governance for teaching, support and administration leaders. The program, comprised of 3 series delivering 8 modules in total, provides tools, knowledge and exposure for the participant.

The FUSE series has been excellent and is a real credit to CSA in terms of quality and accessibility! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enrol in the 2021 online FUSE Emerging Leaders Business Course delivered in 3 Series (each Series comprising 6 x 1.5 hour online sessions). Read more about this course.

Series 1 covers:

• Module 1 – Financial Management
• Module 2 – Governance and Legal Form

Series 2 covers:

• Module 3 – Risk Management
• Module 4 – Strategic Planning
• Module 5 – Project Management and
• Module 6 – Organisation Design and Effectiveness

Series 3 covers:

• Module 7 – Human Resources
• Module 8 – Marketing and Community Relations.

Head over to CSA Events to register for the 2021 course. CSA are offering member and non-member rates for this course.

Hosted by  |  Jill Healey

Leadership Development | National Flame & Fuse Network Facilitator, Christian Schools Australia
BSc, DipEd, MEdSt, GAICD

FUSE is a vital part of a National CSA leadership development initiative to Find, Upskill and Support Emerging leaders in Christian schools.

Fuse is a coordinated, well-resourced and accessible program that aims to intentionally identify, inspire, encourage and train potential leaders to equip them for high quality leadership from a Christian perspective. Together with the provision of well researched, practical leadership development programs and opportunities, Fuse will upskill, support and equip new and aspiring leaders by enabling strong connections and facilitating structures that support emerging leaders.

Fuse is about developing capacity of new and aspiring leaders to lead with confidence and humility to be all that God has created them to be.

Presented by  |  Andrew Davies

BBus(Acc), AdvDipHr, GCertPubSecMgmt, FCPA

Andrew Davies is a Fellow of CPA Australia and holds a Bachelor Degree in Accounting; a Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Management; and an Advanced Diploma in Human Resources.

Andrew has been working in business management in schools since 2004, after working for 21 years in the SA Public Service on financial systems and policies. Andrew was later appointed the Director of Corporate Services overseeing business management of three schools – Salisbury East, Strathalbyn and Murray Bridge.

Andrew served on the Christian Schools Australia National Council, chairing the CSA Finance Committee from 2012 to 2019, and has been an active contributor to the network of Christian School Business Managers in SA.

Andrew is an active contributor to financial improvement for Christian schools, having authored the Financial Management Framework for Christian Schools; compiled ‘Upside’ – a collection of testimonies by Christian business managers; and delivered or co-delivered governance and financial management training to schools in SA, WA and emerging Christian schools in China, as well as presenting at conferences. Andrew is passionate about Christian schools and other not-for-profits achieving and demonstrating excellence in business management.

Praise for FUSE | Emerging Leaders Course

“This has been one of the most beneficial PDs I’ve undertaken.  Thanks so much to all involved in making this happen!  Much appreciated.”

“Great session this morning, Andrew. Informative and well balanced with the breakouts. Brilliant pre-reading and resources. I am benefitting greatly from the wisdom shared through yourself and CSA.”

“I really enjoyed hearing from those who have had experience, whether it be at a principal level, engaging with the finance side of education or at board level and the decisions that need to be made there.”

“Training in aspects of educational leadership which are not covered by any previously professional development workshops I’ve experienced.”

“Practical application of financial matters and governance issues. The use of Principals and experts on panels was a highlight.”

Are you an aspiring female leader who wants to be equipped in readiness to be a successful leader in a Christian School context?

Then, join with other aspiring leaders in this online course with 7 interactive sessions with expert guest speakers who will share their own stories, experiences and insights. Aspire: Navigating the path of female leadership will go beyond just identifying the problems, to providing practical strategies which women can control and have agency over. The course is limited to enable high levels of involvement and the building of connections and networks. Participants will be encouraged to complete reflective tasks between sessions.

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Head over to CSA Events for information on upcoming FLAME events.

Also, check out our post-event resources for staff from CSA member schools.

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