Category: Educational Leadership
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Change Management
Change is a constant in today’s fast-paced and evolving world. Whether it’s technological advancements, market shifts, or organisational transformations, change is inevitable. However, successfully navigating change requires more than just acknowledging its presence—it demands effective change management strategies. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of change management, understand its importance, and discuss…
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Iteration and Adaptation: Keys to success?
In a rapidly changing world, organisations must continually adapt and improve to stay ahead. Iteration and adaptation are key strategies that enable continuous improvement, ensuring organisations remain agile, innovative, and responsive to evolving market dynamics. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of iteration and adaptation, understand their importance in driving continuous improvement,…
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The power of Mintzbergs’ Cycles of Organisational Change
Organizational change is a complex and dynamic process that organizations must navigate to stay competitive and adapt to the ever-evolving business landscape. Mintzberg’s cycles of organisational change, developed by renowned management scholar Henry Mintzberg, provide a valuable framework for understanding the various stages and dynamics of change within an organization. In this blog post, we…
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What it means when you say anyone can be a leader
Leadership is often associated with individuals who hold positions of authority or possess specific traits and skills. However, the concept of leadership goes beyond titles and predetermined qualities. In reality, anyone has the potential to be a leader, regardless of their position or background. In this blog post, we will explore what it truly means…
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Porters 5 forces and how leadership needs to look out not in
In today’s competitive business landscape, effective leadership requires a deep understanding of the external forces that shape an organization’s success. One powerful framework for analyzing the competitive dynamics of an industry is Porter’s Five Forces. However, merely understanding these forces is not enough. True leadership demands a shift in focus from internal affairs to external…
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How Education is Broken: Blog Miniseries Part 3: “It’s unsustainable for Teachers”
We are facing unprecedented turnover of teachers and 30% of teachers will leave the profession within the first 5 years (TES). The pay is being disputed but the issues go much deeper. Ultimately the audit culture in education has turned the profession from a vocation into a job. Below are a few of the reasons…
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How Education is Broken: Blog Miniseries Part 2: “Education in the mainstream is fundamentally reductive in nature”
I firmly believe in constructivism in education, the epistemology that is based on the fact that what we know is based on our experience and context; as Wheatley (1991) says; “The theory of constructivism rests on two main principles. Principle one states that knowledge is not passively received but is actively built up by the…
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A Learner Led Approach: The Basics
If the holistic nature of education provided by experiential learning and a project based approach are assumed, then the focus of education is on the interplay between a cohesive model of learning, and the individual learning it. Experiential learning places the emphasis on holistic learning that by its nature focusses also on the moral, spiritual,…
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Coaching, Training, Mentoring and Consulting: Whats the difference?
So what is the difference? We all hear these terms spoken about and they are in many cases used more or less interchangeably. Well, yes they are all linked, and there is some crossover for sure, but if you look at the diagram below you will see where they all sit in relation to one…
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How Education is Broken: Blog miniseries part 1. “It’s designed to work for everyone but the children”
Every generation of teachers has seemingly said that education is broken in one way or another, it’s a perennial problem that comes with an older generation trying to pass down knowledge to a new generation that sees the world differently. However, there are a number of flaws in education at the moment that need to…
Shevek Pring 