Steps to ‘Lean’ Educational Leadership

When Sycol founder Dr Ioan Rees asked me to write a blog that people will find informative and helpful during the school day it made me think: does anyone ever have the time to read a blog in a school day?

Steps to ‘Lean’ Educational Leadership2017-12-11T10:39:54+00:00

Innovation in a Time of Crisis

Few things have changed since the advent of the modern education system. At least that’s the common belief: Education needs reform. What has changed dramatically is that many teachers work in what’s being called an “exam factory” rather than truly offering students the benefits of their deep subject knowledge.

Innovation in a Time of Crisis2017-08-16T13:56:58+01:00

Is Giving Ownership to Staff a Risky Business?

Teamwork requires humility and the understanding that the success of your organisation is not about you or any one individual.

Is Giving Ownership to Staff a Risky Business?2019-05-21T13:02:11+01:00

Humility in Leadership Fosters Collaboration and Teamwork

Teamwork requires humility and the understanding that the success of your organisation is not about you or any one individual.

Humility in Leadership Fosters Collaboration and Teamwork2019-05-21T12:54:53+01:00

How Discipline and Flexibility Lead to Growth and Forward Movement

The practice of discipline can help get everyone on the same page, while also allowing space for freedom, creativity and innovation - how?

How Discipline and Flexibility Lead to Growth and Forward Movement2019-05-26T18:33:00+01:00

Gradual and Steady Is the Pace of Best Innovation

Disruptive innovation gets most of the hype, but innovation can take several other forms. In fact, most innovations are gradual, incremental and takes place over time through the exploration and implementation of new ideas.

Gradual and Steady Is the Pace of Best Innovation2017-06-21T14:51:53+01:00

Three Myths That Can Stifle Innovation

Innovation is about the process of discovering new, better solutions; it’s not just the solution. Still, no matter how intentional an organisation is about cultivating innovation, misconceptions can bring innovation to a grinding halt.

Three Myths That Can Stifle Innovation2017-06-21T16:09:26+01:00

Two Must-Haves for Innovation to Work

While some teams will form naturally, building the dream-team specifically for innovation means being intentional about including the right cast of characters. Part 1: Our journey as a high school in building a culture of high-performance

Two Must-Haves for Innovation to Work2019-05-21T13:00:14+01:00
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