Ms. Tabinda Mazhar

A Short Bio / زانیاری کەسیی / سيرة ذاتية قصيرة :

“Tabinda Mazhar serves as the Head of Education for Middle East East North Africa (MENA) region at Cambridge University Press & Assessment. In her 9 year tenure at Cambridge, she has been focused on devising strategies for teacher professional development in an extensive network of schools across Pakistan and MENA.

Prior to her role at Cambridge, she spent 14 years at Beaconhouse schools, with various positions in the academics department, starting as an English teacher and culminating in her role as Regional Manager for Training.
In 2018, Tabinda Mazhar became a Chevening scholar and completed her M. Phil in Educational Leadership and School Improvement from the University of Cambridge, UK.”

Category / پۆلێن / الفئة :

School Leadership

Seminar Title / ناونیشانی بابەت / عنوان الندوة :

Leadership in challenging times

Abstract / پوختە / الملخص :

In this seminar, Leadership in Challenging Times, I will explore the essence of educational leadership and the qualities that define effective leaders. As we face unprecedented challenges in education, understanding what it means to lead, inspire, and guide becomes ever more essential. Together, we will examine core traits of strong leaders, such as adaptability, empathy, and resilience, which are pivotal in navigating today’s complex educational landscape. I’ll also introduce key leadership models, including distributed and situational leadership, illustrating how each can uniquely support various school environments and community needs. Rather than endorsing a single “ideal” approach, I encourage each of you to consider the importance of context in determining your leadership style. Ultimately, effective leadership in education is less about adhering to a specific model and more about thoughtfully applying the right approach for the circumstances at hand. This session aims to inspire reflective, purposeful leadership suited to the demands of our dynamic times.

Keywords / وشە سەرەکیەکان / الكلمات المفتاحية :

educational leadership, effectiveness, context-embedded, fitness for purpose