Why consult with stakeholders?
There are many individuals and groups associated with schools and many of these people are likely to have valuable ideas to contribute to schools. Because they are close to your school they also have a vested interest ...
Five ways to encourage strategic thinkers
Tip 1
Be explicit about your strategy. Many personnel in schools, and certainly school principals, complain there is not enough time to think. Make clear to staff that you value and encourage thinking as much as you ...
The Best Five Tips for Successful Strategic Planning
Tip 1
Be clear about your vision. If you don’t know what you want to achieve, you can’t make decisions about how you’re going to get there. One of the key attributes of successful schools is that they have a ...
The 7 Deadly Sins of Strategic Planning
1. Gluttony or thou shall not be all things to all people
Consuming more than one requires
One of the worst things a school can do is try to cover every area of school operation in their strategic plan. Many strategic ...