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#WorkSchoolHours Online Course
Parents edition 

This isn't just another course offering time management hacks or preaching about a mythical work-life balance. #WorkSchoolHours is about fundamentally transforming how work is done, and this course helps you to influence this.

#WorkSchoolHours: A Revolution for Parents, Workplaces and the world

Are you a working parent feeling trapped in the constant tug-of-war between your career and your children's school hours?

Have you found yourself sacrificing either your job performance
or precious family time, just to keep up?

You're not alone, and it's time for a groundbreaking change.

Welcome to #WorkSchoolHours.

#WorkSchoolHours is about creating a world where flexibility allows everyone — parents, non-parents, employers, and employees — 
to thrive and do their best work.

What You'll Achieve

  • A Deep Dive into the Struggle: Understand the historical and societal 
constructs that have led to the current state of work-life imbalance.

  • Revolutionary Principles: Learn about the #WorkSchoolHours 
approach that benefits individuals, organisations, and society at large.

  • Strategies for Change: Equip yourself with the tools to plan your 
personal and professional life for greater flexibility.

  • Effective Communication: Gain the confidence to have constructive 
conversations with your employer about redesigning your work model.

What’s In It: 

  • Total Lessons: 18 Bite-Sized engaging lessons.

  • Support Materials: Worksheets and resources designed to move you from insight to action.

  • Duration: While self-paced, this course can be completed over two weeks, 
allowing for deep understanding and application. 

Your Guide: Dr Ellen Joan Ford

Dr Ellen Joan Ford is a trailblazer advocating for a harmonious work-life integration for working parents. With a background that spans leadership roles in the NZ Army and corporate sector, an MBA and PhD focusing on leadership and the future of work, and extensive experience as a business consultant, Ellen uniquely understands the challenges and solutions in balancing professional and family life.

As a mother and a professional, she embodies the very principles she teaches, offering not just academic insights but real-world strategies forged from personal experience. Her work has influenced change within corporate and government organisations, making her a recognised voice for progressive workplace practices.

Course Outline

    • Lesson 1: The history of work that created this struggle 

    • Lesson 2: How the struggle plays out 

    • Lesson 3: Adding to the load - Gender  

    • Lesson 4: The current solutions are not enough - Bandaids  

    • Lesson 5: From surviving to thriving: Belonging, Autonomy and Purpose overview 

    • Lesson 6: Belonging, Autonomy and Purpose: My best case study

    • Lesson 1: A different approach #WorkSchoolHours 

    • Lesson 2: Principles, not rules

    • Lesson 1: How do organisations do this? 

    • Lesson 2: Ideas to get you started

    • Lesson 1: Planning your personal life 

    • Lesson 2: Defining your professional life 

    • Lesson 3: Bringing them together 

    • Lesson 4: Ask why 

    • Lesson 5: Forming your proposal 

    • Lesson 6: Do a great job & evaluate 

    • Lesson 1: Helping others & next steps 

FAQs

  • Absolutely. It’s not strictly about school hours, but a principled approach to working in 
a way that works for you and your employer. You’ll be empowered to find your best solution. 

  • The course is self-paced and designed to be flexible around your busy schedule. 
With bite-sized lessons, you can progress at your own pace, fitting it in and around your 
work and parenting responsibilities.

  • This course equips you with the knowledge and tools to have productive conversations with your employer. It’s about creating win-win solutions that benefit you and your organisation.

  • Each lesson comes with practical worksheets and resources to help you apply the principles in your life. Plus, the course is designed to be straightforward, giving you clear actions to take.

  • Absolutely. The application of the principles of #WorkSchoolHours is unique to every role, organisation and industry. This course provides examples from a wide range of sectors, 
to demonstrate how improvements can be made beyond office workers.

"Ellen gave me ideas and insights, and it left me feeling inspired and hopeful!"

Anne Working Parent

"Nothing short of brilliant. It left me feeling motivated and empowered."

Natalie Working Parent

"You’re a true blessing. You have woken our senses. Keep being amazing!"

Rochelle Working Parent

"This is a powerful short course; to balance working life with a fulfilling personal life."

Tina Working Parent