Insights
We regularly produce articles that we hope will inform, inspire, and provide insights into school strategy and leadership.
Schools Face Cozzie Livs Turbulence, But Enrolments Are Still Taking Off New
Independent school enrolments are climbing even as #cozzielivs squeezes families. Growth looks like strength, but strategy asks: what happens when the tide turns? Here’s why schools can’t mistake demand for invincibility.
Is Your School Hoarding Money? Or Just Playing It Safe?
Many schools sit on big cash reserves in the name of prudence. But when “playing it safe” delays innovation and mismatches strategy, is it really safe — or just comfortable? Every dollar should have a purpose, and a timeline, to serve students and the school community.
Everyone Agreed. That Was the Problem.
Groupthink doesn’t wear a name badge—it hides behind smiles and smooth meetings. In schools, silent agreement can derail strategy before it starts. This post explores why teams nod along, and what it takes to disagree well.
When Strategy Is Just a Nicer Word for 'More Work'
If your strategy feels like a growing to-do list, it’s not working. Great strategy simplifies, clarifies, and empowers. It’s not about doing more—it’s about doing what matters, together.
How Aspirational Should Your Strategy Be?
A bold strategy isn't just a high bar—it’s a promise. But unless you’re building the ladder too, your team won’t buy in. This post explores the fine line between vision and fantasy, and how schools can stretch without snapping.
The Art of Keeping Your Strategic Vision Alive
A school’s strategic vision doesn’t live in documents—it lives in habits. When the story becomes a trigger for aligned action, and teams build rhythms around it, the vision stays alive. The best sign of success? People don’t need to quote it—they’re already living it.
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.
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