One of the greatest challenges, I believe, facing school leaders today is the doom and gloom in education. There is so much material out there
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When teachers and school leaders struggle with feedback
Most of us have been there, that moment when we do not appreciate the feedback and comments regarding our work. Feedback, even if it is
Circumvention without a conversation – what it means for school leaders
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
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
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
Towards a ‘Slower Ed’ movement – when to move fast and when to move slow?
School leaders receive many suggestions from other leaders, teachers and support staff for what can be improved in their school. In some instances, people are