Leadership for the Emerging Future
What does 'leadership for the emerging future' look like for LESNW in 2026?
In Lutheran education, leadership is shared by the whole learning community — students, teachers, leaders, and non‑teaching staff alike. Grounded in Growing Deep, leadership and formation are understood as an ongoing journey of being and becoming.
In 2026, leadership development across LESNW will continue to focus on cultivating and nurturing the conditions for personal, relational, and systemic growth, using a living systems lens that enables individuals and communities to be Free to Flourish.
2026 Opportunities: A Snapshot
LESNW Workshops
A new and dynamic series of five workshops designed to deepen understanding of the Vocational Practices and strengthen leadership across LESNW communities.
Each workshop explores a distinct vocational practice and related capabilities essential to leadership in your context. You can attend all five workshops or select those most relevant for your learning community and its needs.
An immersive program of four compulsory workshops, focused on developing leadership capabilities through Compassionate Systems tools and practices. Participants engage in collaborative learning and apply practical strategies to lead effectively in complex, changing contexts.
An advanced program of four compulsory workshops designed for leaders seeking to deepen their practice. Building on the foundations of Lab 1.0, this series focuses on applying Compassionate Systems tools, developing a leadership project, and engaging with real-world stories to enable systems change.
Leaders in Lutheran Learning Communities
ECEC – Year 12.
Learning Community Workshops
A variety of professional learning offerings are also available, each option below can be tailored to suit the needs and context of your learning community.
- Grow the capacity of leadership teams
- Whole staff professional learning
- Student leadership growth and development
Contact Mignon to explore further.
External: Lutheran Education Australia (LEA)
An ALWS and LEA hosted event, supporting the growth and leadership of women.
- Growing as Leaders:
Free online learning aligned with the Lutheran leadership and formation framework, Growing Deep.
Contributes to leadership accreditation.
- ASPIRE: Lutheran Women in Leadership
New LEA project commencing 2026.
- Lead & Thrive Early Childhood Leadership Development Program
External: Woodleigh Institute
Yokohama Conference: 6 – 8 March 2026
(Festival 5 – 12 March 2026)
Melbourne Conference: 9-10 October 2026
(Festival: TBC)
