Are You A Manager Or A Leader Or Both?
johndabell Some teachers are great managers, some are great leaders and then there are some that can miraculously do both. Clearly there is a big difference between being a manager and…
Management
The Nine Cs of Leadership
If we want to know what great leadership and management looks like then we often turn to those outside of education for guidance. Business leaders, football managers and ex-special forces…
Lions Led By Donkeys
Some Senior Leadership Teams (SLT) are the bees knees and cat’s whiskers. They know what they are doing and the school community thrives. They are in tune with staff, pupils…
The Conflict Cocktail
The communication climate in an organisation is important because it will determine whether it is effective and successful or not. Conflict is something we get plenty of in schools. Any…
Belbin’s Team Roles
We all want to find a way of helping people to work together. But how do you find the right combination?
Is Your Line Manager X-Rated?
Douglas McGregor developed two contrasting theories that explained how managers’ beliefs about what motivates their people can affect their management style. He labelled these Theory X and Theory Y. I…
Having A Plan B Is Not Enough
Lots of cars now are made without a spare tyre which I have never got my head around. Why would they do that? If you have a flat tyre, you…
Being A Meetings Manager
If you are a middle or senior leader then one of the most important skills you can have is meeting management. Planning and running a meeting is an art. One…
What Does Your Team Look Like?
When you consider the people in your team, what sort of mix do you have?
What Is PEST Analysis?
Are you making a pest of yourself?