Insights
We regularly produce articles that we hope will inform, inspire, and provide insights into school strategy and leadership.
How Resting Leaders Impact Their Schools
Leaders who rest don’t just recharge themselves — they transform their schools. By stepping back and modelling renewal, they build stronger teams, clearer strategy, and a culture where wellbeing drives collective success.
Doctor, Disrupted—And Why Teachers Should Pay Attention
AI didn’t replace doctors—it just made them optional. And society barely blinked. As medicine gets more automated, what’s the lesson for schools? If teachers can see themselves in the GP’s slow fade, they might start asking better questions before it’s too late.
The Habit That Builds High-Performing Teams | Why Every Middle Leader Needs After-Action Reviews
After-Action Reviews are a powerful, low-cost way for middle leaders to sharpen performance, develop team capability, and build future leadership—all in under 30 minutes. Learn how one habit can quietly transform your team.
No Accountability? No Strategy.
If you’re not holding your people accountable, your strategy is going nowhere. Execution fails not from lack of vision, but from lack of follow-up. This post explores why real leadership means confronting drift, closing the loop, and making accountability a cultural norm.
Why Differentiated Parent Experiences Could Be Your School’s Best Strategic Asset
How parents experience your school could be your strongest strategic asset. By offering differentiated, values-aligned choices, schools can drive loyalty, reputation and retention in an increasingly competitive landscape. Here’s how the Good, Better, Best model can help.
Strategy Without Support: Why Teacher Burnout Is a Strategic Failure
Burnout isn’t caused by too much change, but by too little support for change. When strategies lack resourcing, teachers shoulder the weight, leading to exhaustion and attrition. If your school’s strategy matters, the support must too.
The Value Equation: Happy Families + Happy Staff = School Success
Creating value in schools isn’t about shiny buildings or slick plans—it’s about delighting families and supporting staff. This post explores how customer joy and employee satisfaction drive real, measurable school success.
High-Performance Teachers vs High-Performance Teams
Schools often chase high-performing individuals. But what if the real strategy lies in building high-performing teams instead? When teachers collaborate deeply, reflect often, and share the load, everyone lifts. Even the 'A' players stop rowing alone.
Middle Leaders Are the Engine Room of Your Strategy (But They're Running on Fumes)
Heads of Faculty and Year Level Coordinators aren’t just managing teams — they’re carrying your school’s culture, strategy, and compliance. But most are running on fumes. Here's why middle leaders are your executive team in disguise, and what your structure needs to do next.
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