Back to Plan your Day 2023 – Sam Crome – High-performing Teams and How to Lead Them in Schools Teaching and Learning Leeds Conference 2023 Timetable 2023 Workshop facilitator Sam Crome Name of Workshop The research behind high-performing teams and how to lead them in schools. Who is it for Any team leaders, middle leaders, or senior leaders, or anyone interested in how to improved school teamwork. Brief synopsis of workshop: How can you be part of, or lead, a team that truly is greater than the sum of its parts? This session explores the evidence base behind truly thriving teams, and finds that the commonalties across elite teams are no accident, but rooted in research-informed principles. Using a combination of academic research, other studies, and examples from various sectors, Sam discusses how we can apply evidence to create teams that flourish, followed by providing practical strategies for school-based teams, including staff and students. What you will get out of it: An understanding of the research behind high-performing teams, cross sector The underpinning merits of belonging and psychological safety A range of tangible ways to improve team effectiveness in schools Profile of facilitator: Sam Crome is a Deputy Headteacher of a Surrey secondary school, and an accredited coach. Sam has a keen interest in evidence-informed teaching and learning, coaching, leadership, and team performance, and writes a blog which evaluates research and best practice about high-performing teams and leadership. He is currently writing The Power of Teams, which explores how to maximise team effectiveness in schools. Twitter @Mr_Crome Website
