Why do we need to spend time on organisational vision? It’s easy to consider visioning as a fluffy exercise that is all too often undertaken in the boss’s office over a cup of tea whilst writing the new prospectus. This is to undervalue the power and influence that vision has and MATs certainly cannot take this approach, intended as these organisations are to lead and facilitate educational improvements across a wide range of schools and contexts. A vision that is both compelling and genuinely owned by all within the organisation does the following:
Closing the disadvantage gap: A case study of the Prince Albert Community Trust
In the following article, Rachael Gacs speaks to Phillipa Sherlock-Lewis, CEO of The Prince Albert Community Trust (PACT), and her executive team about their strategies for closing the disadvantage gap. For trust leaders navigating the complexities of education in...