
On 1-3 November, 2023, according to the annual action plan of Orken Regional Scientific and Methodological Center for Informatization and Education Development of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region, the first session was held as part of the project “Reserve School for Young Managers”.
39 education workers from 11 districts enhanced their professional competence in the field of “Management Psychology”.
The ongoing objective of the School is to prepare qualified specialists who are ready for leadership work in education organizations of the region.
Through lectures and practical exercises, the project participants develop practical leadership skills, solidify their experience in innovation activities. The Reserve School Program includes pedagogical, psychological and managerial areas in 4 sessions, totaling 96 hours.
The lectures were delivered by Gulfiya O. Berekpolova, a senior lecturer of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan of East Kazakhstan Regional Branch and Galina V. Gryzunova, Professor of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan of East Kazakhstan Regional Branch.
The task of the first session was to familiarize the participants with the psychological foundations of managerial activities and develop skills related to team building, conflict resolution, stress and time management.
As a final assessment, each participant conducted a personal career self-management exercise, analyzing and assessing their strengths and weaknesses, available resources, means and professional abilities to become a leader in an education organization.
According to the results of the work, the Reserve School for Young Managers received positive evaluation for its practical orientation, the opportunity to apply acquired knowledge in professional activities and the importance of the skills gained.
The next session of the School will take place in January, 2024.