What opportunities were provided to build relationships with other colleagues?
Another important aspect of the program highlighted through the participants’ answers was the perception of networking advantages that were afforded to them. Because of the group structure of the first of each of the monthly meetings, both a common theme and individual and group campus issues were discussed comprehensively. The monthly meeting allowed the participants to build relationships with peers at different school levels and engage in interactions that would not have otherwise occurred. Many of the members shared feelings of isolation with respect to the position of principal and commented on the benefits of the structure of the program meetings to provide assistance and resources.
