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 clear, compelling and genuinely owned by all within and across the organisation does the following:
Moving from stark efficiencies to genuine resourcefulness. How could a white paper harness the potential of community-focused trusts in 2026 and beyond?
Michael Pain, Founder and Chair, Forum Strategy If we can be (almost) sure of one thing in 2026, it is that an education white paper is likely to be published early on in the new year. In a year where Bridget Phillipson will achieve what for so long has seemed an...
