Going around someone in order to ensure that something gets done is not uncommon in most workplaces, including schools. Yet it can create significant issues
Category: Education Leadership
What is reasonable? When great teachers make other teachers look bad
In every school there are teachers who may be fabulous and make teachers who are good look quite ordinary in comparison. In so many ways
3 ways for keeping parents informed and involved in our schools
Ask teachers about how they feel about the parents in their school community and responses will probably be wide-ranging. We have heard of the ‘helicopter’
Changing school culture – Push too far, then face the kick back
When new leaders are appointed to their various roles in schools, they are often eager to make change, to help the school improve and move
Breaking down the ‘Admin’ problem in our schools
How many times have you seen problems schools where teachers say something like, “the ‘Admin’ need to do something about that,” or, “that’s the fault
Relationships matter, so beware of your leadership iceberg
School leadership is a tough business. Our colleagues can be harsh critics at times and greatly supportive at others. Over the years, I have worked