A lot of schools have strategic plans or school improvement plans, many school leaders see a commitment to some kind… READ MORE
Hindsight is a great thing. How many times have we said, as school leaders, I wish I knew that beforehand… READ MORE
Schools can be stressful places, they can lead to tension and conflict between staff members that can negatively impact on… READ MORE
As a student moves from primary through to secondary schooling the number of teachers they will have contact with increases.… READ MORE
Trust is the single most important element of a healthy school culture. A true collaborative environment can only occur when… READ MORE
Last week I was given the opportunity to share my thoughts on consultation in schools, why it is so often… READ MORE
To run effectively, schools require policies, guidelines and procedures. They are important to give schools points of reference from which… READ MORE
Most teachers that I meet want to incorporate technology to support and enhance student learning. One conversation particularly stuck in… READ MORE
One of the most frustrating aspects of being a leader in a school is seeing so many improvements that can… READ MORE
Back in 2006 I came across an article in the Harvard Business Review about ‘The Wisdom of Deliberate Mistakes’. Initially,… READ MORE
A significant challenge for those leading collaborative teams in schools is getting all team members to contribute. Discussion and conversation,… READ MORE
Leading improvement in education requires substantial change from all involved in the task. As we know, change brings stress… READ MORE
When leading change in schools, the timing and pace of the change process is all important as well as the… READ MORE
Many schools do a great job in giving teachers access to professional development. Some school have the teacher professional… READ MORE
“People ask me what I do in the winter when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.”
~ Rogers Hornsby