TeTeTe Ārahi Tika:
Ethical Leadership and Decision-Making
Section One - Exploring Ethical Frameworks
Notes about Reading 1: “Tu Rangatera”
Notes about Reading 2: “What is Ethical Leadership and Why is it Important?”
Definition of Ethical Leadership:
Involves making decisions based on what’s right for the common good, not just personal gain or that of one student.
Ethical leaders consider:
Customers/students
Employees
Communities
How to grow the kura and community
What Is a Good Leader?
What Happens with Bad Leaders?
When leaders make bad choices or behave unfairly, it can hurt the company and make people not want to work for them.
That’s why having good, kind, and fair leaders in charge is imperative.
Unethical behavior and poor judgment in leadership harm a school's brand and reputation.
Leaders must be ethical to ensure long-term business success.
What Makes a Leader Good?
A good leader does what’s right, even when it’s hard.
They care about everyone, not just about money.
They think about:
- The workers
- The customers
- The community
- The future of the school.
Helping Others Be Good Too
- Good leaders set a good example.
- They make sure the workplace is:
- Safe
- Friendly
-A place where everyone feels heard
Why People Want Good Leaders
People like to work for kind and fair bosses.
Young people today care a lot about doing the right thing.
They don’t like leaders who are mean or unfair.
6 Important Rules for Good Leaders
1. Respect
- Treating everyone nicely.
- Saying “thank you” and listening to others.
- Respect goes both ways – everyone gives and gets it.
2. Taking Responsibility
Good leaders own up to their mistakes.
They don’t blame others when things go wrong.
3. Helping Others
Good leaders think about how they can help people.
They like to do things like volunteer or donate to those in need.
They also encourage their team to be kind and helpful.
4. Honesty
Always tell the truth.
Even if something is hard to say, good leaders are honest.
This makes people trust them.
5. Fairness
Treat everyone the same.
Good leaders don’t have favorites.
They make sure everyone has a fair chance.
6. Teamwork
Good leaders think of their company like a team or family.
Everyone works together.
They listen to everyone’s ideas and ensure no one is left out.
How do we make ethical choices when this happens in a Kura or community? How do we take the first step, and how do we stay safe during these times?
When considering leadership and what is best for the whole, we need to ensure that we are fair and treat those fairly during this time. When dealing with situations like this, it is important to lean into vulnerability, honesty, and fairness. How can we rebuild when these situations arise and make the kura feel safe and cared for? It's about rebuilding the community's trust and that of the students, teachers, and BOT members.
It's about the leader taking responsibility for the actions of the kura. If that doesn't happen then it creates distrust in the company/kura. This is the time to step up and take it on the chin, as you are the leader of the school and therefore the 'buck' stops with you, it's not the teachers or the students responsibility to own that, especially when you have made the decisions around something.
It is important for those in leadership spaces to practice ethical decision making, again what is right for the whole, not just one person. It's creates a culture of positivity, trust and honesty. When looking at weather. you are practicing ethical decisions, you need to look at the turn over of staff/students and how can can we create these and move to leaning into ethical leadership.
Task - Ethical Dilemma Analysis
Step 1: Identify an ethical dilemma relevant to your role as an Associate/Deputy Principal at your kura.
Step 2: Apply what you have learned from the resources in this module, considering different perspectives, potential consequences, and relevant ethical principles.
Step 3: Discuss with your learning partner or a colleague at school how you would approach this dilemma, including how you might consult with others, what information you would need, and how you would ensure transparency and fairness in your decision-making.
Step 4: Document your analysis and proposed approach in the online forum for peer feedback and discussion.
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