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Articles and community connections from the Aspire2 team.
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In its article “Building Leadership Capacity: Reframing the Succession Challenge,” the nonprofit Bridgespan Group suggests that succession planning is not a routine occurrence triggered by an executive’s exit.…
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Have you, as a board or key decision-maker, ever been involved in an educational leadership appointment that went wrong? You’re not alone. But have you truly understood why…
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Recruiting executive leaders and principals has become increasingly challenging over the past few years due to an aging workforce, teacher shortages (which creates a flow-on effect for leaders),…
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Principals play a crucial role in hiring, recruiting, retaining teachers and supporting them in creating learning environments where students thrive. Two decades of research regarding How Principals Affect…
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In his book Blink, Malcolm Gladwell introduces the concept of thin-slicing, which pertains to the ability to make swift decisions based on minimal information. He contends that while…
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Does It Really Matter? The recruitment of school leaders is one of the most significant responsibilities for any educational organisation. The process is more than filling a vacancy;…
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According to the ATWD National Trends: Teacher Workforce publication, which provides insight into emerging national trends in the teacher workforce, men are overrepresented among school leaders, presenting a…
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The Australian Teacher Workforce Data (ATWD) provides insights into the median hours worked by senior and middle leaders. In 2022, these senior leaders worked 58 hours a week,…
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Culture, Well-being and Leadership are all connected! Peter Drucker rightfully says “Culture eats strategy for breakfast” The Be You National Mental Health in Education Survey 2024 reviews the…
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Recruiters review numerous resumes for prospective and current educational leaders in our schools, and nowadays, these applications are “rolling” throughout the year. Internationally, particularly in North America, it…
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“It’s not just about finding a leader; it’s about preparing the school or organisation to support and empower them for long-term impact.” Leadership transitions are rarely straightforward. As…
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The “Education Risk Report” for 2024, published by Ideagen, outlines several critical findings for schools and systems to consider; today, I will focus on governance and leadership challenges.…