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Articles and community connections from the Aspire2 team.
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David is a highly experienced educational leader with a profound dedication to impactful leadership, change management, and innovation. With an impressive tenure of over 20 years as a…
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Pam is a seasoned education professional with over 45 years of experience, holding degrees in Arts, Education, and an MBA. She has played key roles as a Principal…
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With an impressive 40-year career in education, Kath’s journey began in Glasgow before she moved to Australia in 1985. Her academic achievements include a Science degree from the…
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Dr. Rijken retired as Principal and CEO of Cardijn College, leaving an indcedible mark on the institution overseeing 1950 students and 240 staff across three campuses. His expertise…
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With an illustrious 40-year career in education and leadership, John brings a wealth of experience to our community with experience in a diverse range of educational settings including…
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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…