Ways of Working

Several ways of working run through the Fellowship and form its learning dynamic. The ways of working describe the structures and processes through which we will learn more about leadership, particularly future readiness and inclusion. They are designed to frame your learning journey and are all linked and interrelated. Some will result in defined, tangible outcomes to share, while others are more akin to silent/personal learning processes. The main ways of working are presented in following figure.

Recognizing the valuable expertise, prior knowledge, and skills that each person brings to the programme, we have developed learning configurations that foster connections among individuals and groups at different levels.

Innovation Squad
Innovation squads are at the heart of the Fellowship. All squads will include a school principal (Fellow) and two leaders from the same school.

Innovation Pod (In-Pod)
Innovation Pod are formed by four to five Innovation squads from different schools will form an Innovation Pod. A Pod is a purposefully networked group of schools facing similar circumstances and commitment to a better future for Hong Kong schools. Innovation Pods will meet regularly and participate in visits and networked learning.

Innovation Coach (IC)
Innovation Coach are experienced and highly motivated, future-thinking and ethical school principal (or retired principal) who will facilitate learning of an Innovation Squad throughout the Fellowship. They provide Innovation Squads with ongoing prompts, feedback, questions that stimulate approaches to inclusive and future-ready school development and innovation. They will also support the Innovation Squads complete a meaningful Enhancement-Based Learning project and structural Framework for the Future.

Head Innovation Coach (HIC)
Head Innovation Coach responsible for an Innovation Pod (a group of 4-5 Innovation Squads). They model high levels of professionalism in their leadership, coordinate and maximise learning outcomes for Innovation Pod’s networking and learning activities. They will not only support/motivate the Innovation Pod, They will also work closely with the Course Navigators (CN) to ensure the experiences and materials of the Fellowship are relevant to Hong Kong school leadersaders.