While leadership and coaching have become popular strategies in the corporate world, theyB次元官网网址檙e still fairly new to the high school level.

So it comes as an honour to the acting Head of School at St. Michaels University School, Andy Rodford, that SMUS was one of five organizations from around the world named as a finalist for this yearB次元官网网址檚 Prism Award.

The award recognizes executive coaching programs that focus on improving oneB次元官网网址檚 leadership skills.

The top prize was appointed at last weekB次元官网网址檚 annual event in Washington, D.D., to AFCC Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation Corp., a joint venture of Daimler AG and Ford, which is also B.C.-based, and is focused on developing fuel cell modules for automotive applications.

Also shortlisted were Ernst and Young accounting and Hewlett Packard.

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Rodford credited former Head of School Bob Snowden for his vision and commitment to the staff and students.

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In 2011, then Head of School Snowden began SMUSB次元官网网址� partnership with Roy Group, a local leadership development and executive coaching organization, to implement a coaching program for staff members.

Roy Group helped create a tailored-for-SMUS coaching program that allowed members of the schoolB次元官网网址檚 senior leadership team to personalize their experience to their individual needs. Twenty-five teachers and staff members each receive two coaching hours per month with a Roy Group coach.