Five Ways to Release the Magic!

I know that as we face this perfect storm, where nothing seems to provide comfort and reassurance about the future, colleagues want to know how we should respond to the challenges we face and continue to release the magic. Here are some suggestions.

1. DEVELOP NEW MODELS Have we got a “lean enough and mean enough” structure to survive after the storm? Are are obsessive about reducing hierarchy, simplifying decision making, and improving communication? Can we make a list of unnecessary things that are getting in the way, and then work on removing them. 

2. BUILD BRILLIANT LEARNING PLACES How do we make sure that all our schools and colleges are great places to work and places where talented people want to work? How do we improve and develop these workplace and show more interest in our people? 

3. BUILD BEAUTIFUL SYSTEMS Are our systems, processes and procedures beautiful: clear, efficient and elegant so that they support our culture and our work? Can you think of ways to make things better, or make the work more interesting? 

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4. USE TECHNOLOGY How do we exploit the latest IT and web-based solutions to deliver our services to young people more efficiently and more effectively to provide a more relevant, intimate and personalised service? 

5. CELEBRATE EXCELLENCE How do we reward and recognise everyone's contributions to ensure that people feel part of something special and they are appreciated for their unique added value? 

What are your suggestions and additions to this starter for five?

Chris