In Leadership, Context is Everything
In Leadership, Context is Everything Early in my career as a school leader, I was asked in an interview: “What’s your leadership style?” I gave the answer I thought they wanted – something about being collaborative, building trust, empowering teams. And it wasn’t untrue. But it wasn’t the whole truth either. The whole truth? I […]
Are We Looking at Leadership Burnout Through Too Narrow a Lens?
Are We Looking at Leadership Burnout Through Too Narrow a Lens? Over the past few years, I have spent a great deal of time thinking about this question: What will it take for educational leaders to sustain leadership over the long term? Through our work at ialign, in collaboration with PBC, we analysed the human […]
What Kind of Leadership Does Education Need Next?
What Kind of Leadership Does Education Need Next? As Aspire2’s Voices of Change: Women Shaping International Education series continues, a powerful pattern is beginning to take shape. Through conversations with women leading schools and systems around the world, a shared story is emerging about what leadership in education is becoming and what it may need […]
Strategic Intent: Intention and Discrimination
Strategic Intent: Intention and Discrimination I’ve worked in various sectors over the past 25 years, including education, and there seems to be one common factor that separates vibrant organisations from mediocre ones: Strategic Intent. When you ask a business owner, or a Chair of the Board, or a CEO/Principal of a community organisation what their […]
Strengthening Your Professional Presence: Why LinkedIn Matters for Educators
Strengthening Your Professional Presence: Why LinkedIn Matters for Educators LinkedIn is now the world’s largest professional networking platform, with over one billion members globally. For teachers and education leaders, it has become far more than an online resume; it is a professional portfolio, a networking hub, and a powerful platform for thought leadership. At Switch […]
The Case for Slowing Down Leadership Recruitment
The Case for Slowing Down Leadership Recruitment Schools are some of the busiest environments anywhere. The pace is relentless – terms move quickly, demands are constant, and there’s always something that needs attention now. So, when a key leader announces their departure, the instinct to move fast makes sense. Parents want certainty. Staff want to […]
Voices of Change Article 8 – Dr Rachel Edoho-Eket
Aspire2 Article Series: Voices of Change, Women Shaping International Education Article #8 – Dr Rachel Edoho-Eket In this edition of Voices of Change – Women Shaping International Education, we are honoured to feature Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket, a Principal, TEDx Speaker, two-time bestselling author, President of The Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals, and recognised District Administration […]
Voices of Change Article 7 – Avnita Bir
Aspire2 Article Series: Voices of Change, Women Shaping International Education Article #7 – Avnita Bir What inspired you, as a woman, to step into educational leadership? Education is a deeply human profession built on relationships, behaviour and trust, yet it has changed remarkably little since the industrial age. While most professions have embraced collaboration and […]
Relief Teaching is Built on Adaptability, Not Simplicity
Relief Teaching is Built on Adaptability, Not Simplicity Relief teaching is sometimes described as “stepping in for the day.” In reality, it’s a role that requires rapid professional judgement, adaptability, and emotional intelligence, often in environments that are unfamiliar and moving quickly. A relief teacher might arrive to find: a class midway through a unit […]
Voices of Change Article 6 – Joanna Povall
Aspire2 Article Series: Voices of Change, Women Shaping International Education Article #6 – Joanna Povall In this edition of Voices of Change, we feature an inspiring conversation with Joanna Povall, author of Kind Leadership: Leading Schools with Empathy, Honesty and Impact, a Principal, COBIS Lead Improvement Partner, and Tes International School Principal of the Year […]
