INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN TIMES OF COMPLEXITY AND CRISIS - ONLINE WEBINAR

Inclusive and Sustainable Educational Leadership in Times of Complexity and Crisis

Leading for equity, resilience, and long-term institutional impact in uncertain times

To whom: Students, Staff, General audience

When: 26/2/2026 at 12:00 p.m. EET (Greece time)

Where: MS-Teams

How to participate (registration link and DL): https://forms.gle/DK4XtvbE7BWWH2DbA

(A link to access the event will be sent to all registered participants upon successful registration.)

Description of the event:

This webinar explores what inclusive and sustainable educational leadership means in times of complexity and crisis, such as pandemics, climate-related disruptions, social inequalities, and rapid institutional change. Today, crises are no longer temporary events but ongoing conditions that affect how educational institutions function, make decisions, and support their communities. The session introduces participants to the idea that sustainability in education goes beyond environmental issues. It also includes sustaining people, relationships, trust, and institutional capacity over time. Through a simple and accessible framework, the webinar shows how inclusive leadership practices—such as participation, equity, and shared responsibility—are essential for building resilient and sustainable educational institutions.Drawing on real examples from education systems and universities, the webinar helps participants understand why traditional, top-down leadership approaches often struggle in complex situations, and how more inclusive and adaptive forms of leadership can better support students, staff, and institutions during uncertainty. No prior knowledge of leadership theory or sustainability is required.

Learning goals and competencies:

By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:

· Understand what inclusive and sustainable educational leadership means in simple and practical terms

· Recognise how crises and complexity affect educational institutions and decision-making

· Identify the connection between inclusion, equity, and long-term sustainability in education

· Reflect on the role of leadership in supporting people and institutions during periods of uncertainty

· Develop awareness of how universities and educational organisations can act responsibly and sustainably in society

Participants will begin to develop the following competencies:

· Systems awareness – understanding education as part of a broader social, institutional, and regional system

· Critical reflection – reflecting on leadership practices, decision-making, and their consequences in times of crisis

· Equity and inclusion awareness – recognising how inclusive approaches contribute to resilience and sustainability

· Sustainability mindset – understanding sustainability as maintaining people, institutions, and values over time

· Adaptive thinking – appreciating the need for flexibility, collaboration, and shared responsibility in complex situations

Organizing HEI: University of Thessaly

Responsible person: Angeliki Lazaridou