Confidence
In the current UK environment, we have been struck by the number of governing bodies and senior teams across the education sector who express a quiet, and sometimes pronounced, lack of confidence — even within some of the most successful organisations. It is understandable given the pressures the sector faces, but it must not become […]
Change
It is often said that educationalists are resistant to change. In reality, resistance is rarely about reluctance. More often, it is rooted in identity, values and a genuine concern that change may erode what makes education distinctive. When people care deeply about their work, they naturally want to protect it. Progress requires leaders to recognise […]
Resilience
Recently, we were talking to the leader of a £100m education organisation. Widely admired, with a strong track record across multiple sectors, they felt deeply unsupported. It is easy to say that a chief executive should galvanise others — but genuine support also requires proactive effort from those around the executive table. When we launched […]
Curiosity
Working with senior leaders across education through both stable and uncertain times, a key theme has emerged: the leaders who thrive are the ones who look beyond the sector for inspiration and guidance. The most successful recognise that fresh thinking rarely emerges from familiar places. The pressures facing education institutions and businesses — financial strain, […]