Advanced Skill Certificate in Leading Organizational Change in Education
Published on June 19, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today I'm thrilled to have Dr. Jane Smith with us. She's an expert in educational leadership and the lead instructor for the Advanced Skill Certificate in Leading Organizational Change in Education. Dr. Smith, it's great to have you here! GUEST: Thank you for having me, I'm excited to be here! HOST: Let's dive right in. Can you share some personal experiences that led you to focus on organizational change in education? GUEST: Absolutely, I've seen firsthand how critical it is for educational leaders to effectively manage change. In my previous role as a principal, I led a successful district-wide technology integration initiative that greatly improved student outcomes. HOST: That's impressive. And what current trends do you see in organizational change within the education industry? GUEST: There's a growing emphasis on personalized learning, social-emotional development, and data-driven decision-making. These trends require educational leaders to be skilled in managing complex transformations. HOST: Indeed, those are important areas. Now, what challenges have you faced or observed in teaching this subject to aspiring educational leaders? GUEST: One challenge is helping students unlearn old management styles and adopt more collaborative, consensus-building approaches. It can be a significant mindset shift. HOST: That makes sense. Looking forward, where do you see the future of organizational change in education heading? GUEST: I believe we'll continue to see a focus on inclusive, student-centered change initiatives driven by strong, empathetic leadership. Our course prepares educational leaders for this evolving landscape. HOST: Dr. Smith, thank you so much for sharing your insights and experiences with us today. It's been a pleasure and very informative! GUEST: Thank you for having me. It's been a great conversation!
