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Leadership at DOBCEL

Leadership at DOBCEL is expressed every day by everyone, not just those with it in their titles. It is reflected in how we:

  • Engage in reflection and continuous improvement
  • Build respectful and trusting relationships
  • Collaborate with others to improve outcomes
  • Act with integrity, care and purpose

Every role across DOBCEL contributes to our shared mission and culture.

DOBCEL Leadership Competency Framework

Called to Lead – Growing Leaders, Strengthening Impact

A shared understanding of what effective leadership looks like across DOBCEL 

At DOBCEL, leadership is not defined by role or title. It is how we show up, work together, and lead through our Catholic identity.

The DOBCEL Leadership Competency Framework (LCF) provides a shared and consistent understanding of what effective leadership looks like across our schools and offices. Grounded in our Catholic identity and aligned with our vision of Fullness of Life for All, the framework translates professional standards and system priorities into observable leadership behaviours that can be seen, practised, and developed over time.

We want to grow leaders at every level, not just those with titles.

For more information, view the leadership competency framework model and download Brochure below.

Leadership Competency Framework Brochure

Here are the 7 Core Competencies that apply to all roles and the Domain Specific Competencies.

How the LCF fits with DOBCEL Strategy and Professional Standards

The simplest way to understand how these things integrate is the professional standards describe what good practice looks like. The LCF translates how that practice shows up in behaviour day to day. Strategy 2035 keeps us focused on why it matters.

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Why we need an LCF

What the LCF is and is not

Framework Structure

How the LCF can help me as an individual

How the LCF can help me as a leader

How can I use the LCF?

FAQs - for individuals and leaders

Resources

Framework References

How the Leadership Competency Framework is used across DOBCEL

The Framework is designed to be practical and lived. Grounded in our Catholic faith and aligned with the DOBCEL Strategy and professional standards, the Framework’s overarching purpose is to build leadership capacity and a strong pipeline of ready-now leaders across the system. 

The Framework plays a key role in guiding how we attract, develop, and retain great people by providing a consistent foundation for leadership growth and development. 

The Framework supports DOBCEL by:

  • Providing a shared understanding of the leadership behaviours and actions expected at DOBCEL.
  • Guiding the selection of career pathways or professional learning suited to career stage and experience.
  • Supporting the performance, growth and development review processes.
  • Supporting professional growth and career conversations.
  • Informing the design of professional learning programs.
  • Informing job design and recruitment processes. 

The framework provides a foundation for ongoing learning and shared understanding, rather than a fixed endpoint.